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Author Topic: Preferred database for Maximo  (Read 1492 times)
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« on: February 13, 2009, 03:54:55 pm »

We are in the process of purchasing Maximo 7 and need to decide on a database platform.  We have in house expertise in both Oracle and SQL Server.  Do any of you have a strong preference either way in relation to which database best supports the Maximo application?

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« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2009, 08:07:38 am »

Both databases are tried and tested so I guess its down to cost. You might find that for smaller systems that the SQL server is the better option with lower skillset required and lower maintenance.

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« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2009, 03:41:38 am »

I would have to say go with Oracle. There seems to be more limitations from SQL Server. These are based on known issues from Microsoft rather than issues with Maximo. For example:

1. Fulltext Search in MS SQL Server - Maximo makes use of the fulltext search feature in MS SQL Server. MS article 910067 report database restoration error when DB is with FullText.

2. Clustered index - it is noted that the database design does not make use of Clustered Index feature (by default) in MS SQL Server. Not using 
clustered index will result in the documented bug to happen. please refer to MS article http://support.microsoft.com/?id=913399 regarding this bug.
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« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2009, 04:34:51 pm »

I think db2 is the best choice with Maximo. Simply for the reasons,
1 - bundled with Maximo - No additional licenses required
2 - IBM's product - Better to have the same vendor supported products
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