[Info-vax] VSI working on alternatives to Oracle Classic database

[Dave Froble]

On 1/20/2021 11:23 AM, Jan-Erik Söderholm wrote:

> Actually, what the option list starts with is "For customers wishing
> to move away from Oracle, we are able to....."
>
> Now, it is not fully clear from the context if "Oracle" refers to
> “Oracle Inc” or “Oracle Classic”... :-)
>
> If it refers to "Oracle Inc", then Rdb is not an option, I guess...

Perhaps the understanding that one's perceptions is one's reality. 
However, those perceptions can vary widely.

To me, personally, Rdb and Oracle anything are pretty much separate, 
other than the fact that Oracle owns Rdb.  Perhaps I'm unique, perhaps 
this is a common perception.  I have no way of knowing.  But, why not 
guess that I am correct?  As good as any other option.

I'd guess that most using VMS also know about Rdb.  If so, not much 
ambiguity for them when considering Rdb and Oracle classic.  So 
addressing options for Oracle users really does not need to mention Rdb.

What I found interesting is the SQL Relay software.  Without knowing 
much about it, it still seems to be a solution, for those willing to use 
third party software.

My first thought when I got the announcement from VSI was "another issue 
to slow down the completion of the port to x86".

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