May 2002 — Industry Perspective
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Institution's Complexity, Resources and Future Needs Influence Database Selection
However, any migration will require considerable cost and effort. A more important factor is choosing a technology partner that will continue to provide new features as technology advances. Carefully considering these four topics will help you begin to evaluate the two databases. In addition, the upcoming purchase of a database and administrative system is a good time to invest in creating a three- to five-year strategic technology plan. By carefully analyzing your needs today and tomorrow, and the human and financial capital you have available to address them, you can begin making an informed choice.
SCT is the only vendor serving the higher education market that offers customers a choice of an Oracle or Microsoft solution. For more information on the Microsoft SQL Server, visit www.microsoft.com/sql. For more information on the Oracle database, visit www.oracle.com.
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