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Subject: Re: DB2 on FreeBSD??
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To: Lance M.Westerhoff <lmw188@psu.edu>
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On Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at 02:09 , Lance M.Westerhoff wrote:

> So far, it seems that FreeBSD will support the QLogic 2200 FibreChannel 
> cards we will be installing in the two machines.  Further, it seems 
> that FreeBSD will be ok with the EuroLogic, dual controller RAID.  
> Obviously as long as we can recompile the code using g77 and gcc, any 
> computational software will probably run without a hitch (and 
> potentially better then on a Linux system).  What about database 
> software?  As the databases grow, I expect each of them to encompass 
> several TB, so I don't think MySQL will work in the long run (though I 
> could be wrong).  Therefore, we are looking at commercial database 
> solutions.  From the FreeBSD page, it seems that Linux-Oracle8 will run 
> (I assume that 9 will as well??).  Does anyone know about DB2 from 
> IBM?  Being a University, we have a much much better deal with IBM then 
> with Oracle.  Other ideas?  Lastly, what sort of performance hit, if 
> any, can we expect with using a Linux-native DBMS with FreeBSD's Linux 
> compatibility libraries?
>

Hi Lance

For commercial DBs, I would take a VERY STRONG look at Frontbase, 
<http://www.frontbase.com> .  They run natively on FreeBSD and are a 
very strong database with full SQL92 compatibility.  They are also very 
results and performance oriented with awesome customer service.

The US sales guy is   Larry Barcot <larry@frontbase.com> .

I have no affiliation with them nor do I get any remuneration, just a 
very satisfied user.

best
Chad


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