MS SQL server vs. Oracle (in ArcSDE)

KaziSaiful_Islam — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 03:26:19 GMT

Hi everyone,

I am going to start using ArcSDE. But as I am totally new, I'd be really grateful to you if you please be kind enough to answer the following questions-

1. Which one is more user friendly for the beginners (MS SQL server, Oracle, or which one)
2. Technology often changes too rapidly. I should start using which I should be able to use for a long time (1. ESRI should keep supporting the product for at least next ten years. 2. the product should be supported by its mother organization Microsoft and Oracle etc.)
3. What is the data storage capacity of MS SQL server and Oracle. Which one is better in spatial indexing? why?
4. What sort of programming capability shall I need? I am planning to start learning Python.

I'll be anxiously waiting to hear from you.

Thanks and regards,
Saiful

Re: MS SQL server vs. Oracle (in ArcSDE)

VinceAngelo — Wed, 09 Oct 2013 05:04:57 GMT

I don't see a single part in your multi-part question which is answerable with
with a non-subjective response.

I don't see any subjective difference between the five major SQL engines

Requiring vendors to remain at an identical technology for ten years is an

Modern RDBMS software has the capability to address more data than currently

It's generally accepted that all programmers must master as many languages

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