64-Bit SQL Server will succeed in midmarket
crn.com | at | by Mike
When Microsoft delivers 64-bit SQL Server to manufacturing next week, it's not just enterprises that will reap the benefits. Many partners said they see interest from the midmarket as well. The database, code-named Liberty and officially called SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition (64-bit), is slated for release to manufacturing next week, along with Windows Server 2003, the operating system it will require. Both are expected to be available next month. The official launch is set for April 24. Microsoft touts the fact that SQL Server takes advantage of the latest 64-bit microprocessors as proof that it can compete with high-end Oracle databases on Unix.