EnterpriseDB: The Roadmap Oracle Tips by Burleson Consulting

What is in the future of EnterpriseDB?

* Integration with PostgreSQL 8.2

* Performance Enhancements

* Better OCI Support

* Full Multi-Master Replication

* High Availability and Disaster Recovery Options

* Additional Monitoring and Scheduling Options 

* BI and OLAP Features

* Additional Oracle SQL Compatibility

* Additional Supplied Packages

* Improved XML Support

EnterpriseDB is an enterprise class database server and much more.  It not only offers Oracle compatibility, it offers compatibility with PostgreSQL and ANSI. EnterpriseDB includes everything an enterprise RDBMS needs, including: replication, management tools, developer tools, VLDB support and much more.

EnterpriseDB is here.  It is full featured and a work in progress at the same time.  The goal is 100% compatibility.  But the goal is also to provide performance, data handling and a world-class development environment. 

For a company writing and running PL/SQL applications, the issue is easy:  Oracle is expensive.  It is sound business advice to occasionally look at your business to see how you can save money.  Even if you do not already have applications written to run on Oracle, your staff, the people who know the technical side of your business, are trained and experienced using Oracle.

For a developer, Remote DBA, or consultant, the issue is even easier:  why wouldn't you expand your skill set?  Without the need to learn a new language, wouldn't you like to add a new database to your resume or offer your client better choices?  If you are an experienced PL/SQL developer, wouldn't you like to be able to be up and running with a new, enterprise class database today?

EnterpriseDB provides all of that along with 24/7 support. 

That is why you want to choose EnterpriseDB.

The EnterpriseDB Platform

Part of what makes EnterpriseDB useful is the platform it provides.  That platform is comprised of a database, various servers, management tools, developer tools and the EnterpriseDB Network. 

The EnterpriseDB Network and EnterpriseDB.com is your entrance to the world of EnterpriseDB.  When you register on EnterpriseDB.com, you join the EnterpriseDB Network which gives you access to additional software as well as access to the support forums.

Registration is easy and free and you can also get 1 month of free technical support.  You will be given the opportunity to register when you attempt to download the software or enter a discussion forum for the first time.

The EnterpriseDB Network will provide Remote DBAs and Developers with updates about patches and bug fixes as well as new releases.  The EnterpriseDB Network is the way to stay in touch with EnterpriseDB and a way to get in touch with other EnterpriseDB customers.  Registering also gives you access to the support forums and a month of free email support.

I'm not going to go into a lot of detail about the web site.  It's easy enough to get there and navigation is intuitive.  I will briefly describe the main areas of the site and give a few more details about the areas I think are important.

Navigation is along the top (beneath the login link) and consists of 6 options (Figure 1.3). 

Figure 1.3: EnterpriseDB.com Navigation

Solutions: Describes why to buy EnterpriseDB

Products: Sales type product information.  Also has links to downloads and pricing (license information)

Support: You got it!  Support.  We'll cover this below.

Partners: Ignore this unless you would like to partner with EnterpriseDB or need a consulting firm

News and Events: Self Explanatory

Company: I like to check this link out occasionally and see who's on board and what jobs are available (just nosy)

 

This is an excerpt from the book "EnterpriseDB: The Definitive Reference" by Rampant TechPress.