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AskSQLTeam
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 Posted - 2002-05-06 : 09:03:59
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| Jay writes "Hi,I am aware that SQL Server is basically a MS window type application. However, of recent at various exhibitions I have come across a number of guys who say they have SQL server running on LINUX - is this right? - nay is it possible and how?I assume they use some kind of Windows type desktop environment that maps over Linux and carry out an installation" |
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Merkin
Funky Drop Bear Fearing SQL Dude!
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Posted - 2002-05-06 : 09:13:11
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Nah, I think they are smoking some crack  Although, when you install Linux (Well, Red Hat anyway) you have an option to install an "SQL Server" which is either MySQL or PostgreSQL. They are SQL Servers, just not Microsoft SQL Server. So there may be some confusion there.I don't think you would have a lot of luck getting MS SQL Server running under Linux. Even using Wine or some other emulation environment, MSSQL is too dependent on inherent Windows stuff to work properly.Damian |
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robvolk
Most Valuable Yak
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Posted - 2002-05-06 : 09:16:15
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| I'm REALLY skeptical that they have SQL Server running, even under an emulator. Are you sure they don't just mean they can connect to a SQL Server from a Linux box? Are you sure they're not bullshitting you? Unless I saw it with my own two eyes, I wouldn't believe it.The only way I can see it happening is to use a Windows overlay or emulator, and the performance MUST ABSOLUTELY SUCK. Even if it can be done, don't bother trying to deploy something like this, there's no benefit. |
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SQL Server and LINUX