Re: Linux vs Windows (Postgres)
From: Bob Smith (bob_at_netprt.com)
Date: 03/24/05
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Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 10:18:54 -0700 (MST) To: "Darryl W. DeLao Jr." <ddelao@gmail.com>, "General Red Hat Linux discussion list" <redhat-list@redhat.com>
Only a few reasons why that I can think of.
-Linux scales to multiple processors and multiple processor types.
-You can move PostgreSQL to larger UNIX boxes other than Linux,
and can be sure that it will run.
-PostgreSQL is originally a UNIX based solution, and most of the
tools that are available run on UNIX platforms.
-Windows costs more to scale than Linux. Windows costs more to
manage and maintain than Linux.
-Linux threading is stronger than Windows, and supports multiple
processes better, resulting in reduced equipment costs and longer
equipment rotations.
-UNIX solutions are inherently more secure and less subject
to break-in, reducing the theft potential by break-in or corruption
by virus. Windows platforms are notoriously weak with respect
to virus protection. Management and maintenance costs would
be reduced.
-Windows upgrade cycle is consistently about 2-3 years to replacement,
resulting in higher equipment replacement costs.
-The Windows solution is only recent. It's usually a good idea
to let the technology mature a bit before trusting an Enterprise
solution to it.
-There is a lot of support from other UNIX-based PostgreSQL users.
HTH,
-Bob
> Can anyone give me some reasons, other than the obvious, as to why
> Postgres should be run on Linux instead of Windows. These need to be
> business related justifications.
>
> Thanks for the help!
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