Web database engineering

[Marshal]

Dear Sir,

I have a question regarding developing a web server database and it's future
upgradability. I'm a Software Engineer whom is about to aboard on a new project
in my company. We are developing a web server database. What I have in mind
is an object-oriented database so that in the future it might be easier to
upgrade into an active database. Whereas a relational database might require
a total reconstruction. Which database engine would you suggest me to use?
Is Linux a good choice in this situation? In a distance future, we might
even consider the intelligent database approach.

My main concern with the object database is its programming flexibility,
compatibility, portability and of course speed.

I would really appreciate your advise. Hope to hear from you in the nearest
future. Thank you very much.


Marshal Yung,
Software Engineer,
Coding House

[Dan Appleman]

Marshal:

When it comes to databases, I'm just a good enough programmer to use ADO
to tap into Access or SQL
server for my own application needs.
I'm not even close to qualified to answer your questions.

I invite any readers here to offer their suggestions - I'd love to hear them.

Dan


"Marshal" <meyung@tm.net.my> wrote:
>
>Dear Sir,
>
>I have a question regarding developing a web server database and it's future
>upgradability. I'm a Software Engineer whom is about to aboard on a new
project
>in my company. We are developing a web server database. What I have in mind
>is an object-oriented database so that in the future it might be easier
to
>upgrade into an active database. Whereas a relational database might require
>a total reconstruction. Which database engine would you suggest me to use?
>Is Linux a good choice in this situation? In a distance future, we might
>even consider the intelligent database approach.
>
>My main concern with the object database is its programming flexibility,
>compatibility, portability and of course speed.
>
>I would really appreciate your advise. Hope to hear from you in the nearest
>future. Thank you very much.
>
>
>Marshal Yung,
>Software Engineer,
>Coding House

[Phil Weber]

Marshal: If you don't get an answer here, try posting your question to the
web.server.general or enterprise.internet.intranet newsgroups. Thanks!
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Phil Weber
DevX Newsgroup Admin