Kevin Barker <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
 
>Hi, I am working with an HP3000 shop running a 987 and have a client server
>question. The company is looking to implmenent a new application using client
>server technology and will be using Powerbuilder on the PC end. Data Access
>will be done through a product called Netbase Client.
>The debate is over the Database. They currently own Image & Image SQL. The
>In-house guru says that this is not an acceptable solution and they need to buy
>Allbase. He says that performance will suck using Image SQL. As Allbase is not
>inexpensive, this could really put a crimp in the plans. I would really
>appreciate any opinions, comments, etc. I am not involved in the project but
>was asked to post as I am the only one w/Inet access.
 
"It depends." (Heard that before?).  Actually, depending on what type of data
access you are planning on doing, you may have better performance than with
Allbase.  I would suggest contacting QUEST (the developers of Netbase Client).
They will be able to take a look at what you are trying to accomplish.
 
Thanks,
 
Larry Boyd