what is the best desktop and server database?

[genesis]

what is the best desktop and server database?

 

[Banana]

It depends.




Sorry, but a vague question leads to a vague answer. Try to describe what you need and we can provide more specifics.

 

[genesis]

can we just give our own opinion on what is the best desktop and server database?

I know there are alot of factors that can affect judgment but just in general or just first choice!

thank you.

 

[Banana]

To be frank, the "best" depends on too many factors that it's almost meaningless to make such a claim, and in some cases, it may be the *only* choice which automatically makes it the best in that category. But being the only choice doesn't necessarily translate into a good product.

Also, choosing the products because someone claims it is the 'best' is more likely to be the wrong choice than choosing one that meets your needs/wants satisfactorily and within the budget. Thus my reluctance to name a best server, even if we could come to define such things.

 

[genesis]

ok. so base on your wants and needs, can you say what would be your best pick for desktop and server database?

The reason why I was asking is that, i think that you and other people here maybe more familiar that me from those kinds of database. So to be able to decide which I would also choose will come from suggestions that I will also try for myself.

 

[David Eagar]

My 2cents worth:
Probably more important than what bit of hardware you use, is how manage what you choose. Keep it simple and don't expect the server to do a million things effeciently - the more things you have running on it, the more likely performance suffers and problems increase