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Firebird
Firebird (InterBase) Relational Database
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"The database we picked had to perform searches on millions of records.
It had to scale to meet our projected requirements well into the future.
Since our staffing levels are such that no one person can act as a
full-time database administrator,
we also needed an application that was largely self-maintaining.
Finally, as a city agency,
we were under strict budget and management constraints.
Taking all of this into consideration,
and after looking at every major database on the market,
there was only one clear choice - InterBase" - Al Porco Division of Disease Intervention, City of New York "As powerful as [InterBase] is, it's not hard to learn, and it's easy to set up and install." - Peter Miller, Hospitality Data Systems |
Firebird, also known as InterBase,
is the open source relational database that combines ease of use,
low maintenance costs, and enterprise power.
Since 1985 InterBase has provided the strength of a powerful,
high performance, proven architecture with the sophisticated technology
applications need to be successful.
- Easy To Manage And Maintain
Most SQL database server products require expensive MIS staffs to install, tune, and manage them. The InterBase design doesn't require hours of maintenance or a PhD in InterBase tuning. When your applications must run without constant supervision or when your desktop database runs out of steam, InterBase is the clear choice. - Installs In Minutes
InterBase is simple to install. It has a small footprint, so you do not need a lot of free disk space. InterBase is self-tuning, so you won't be required to set hundreds of incomprehensible parameters. InterBase optimises itself for you. - Lower Life Cycle Costs
When estimating the all costs over a product life cycle, remember the following:- InterBase requires less memory than most database systems, so you will buy less RAM to for high performance.
- Because of InterBase's tight code with its small footprint, you need less disk space.
- You will be productive quickly because InterBase adheres to industry standards.
- If you upgrade to a new operating system such as UNIX, you can redeploy without rewriting any of your database objects by backing up and restoring your database.