> -----Original Message----- > From: Bruce Momjian [mailto:pgman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] > Sent: 23 November 2004 15:06 > To: Dave Page > Cc: Merlin Moncure; pgsql-performance@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx; > PostgreSQL Win32 port list > Subject: Re: [pgsql-hackers-win32] scalability issues on win32 > > The general opinion of server users is that you need 2-4 more > Win32 servers to do the same work as one Unix-like server. > That and the difficulty of automated administration and > security problems is what is preventing Win32 from making > greater inroads into the server marketplace. > > Of course these are just generalizations. I'd rather avoid an OS advocacy war here, but if I'm honest, with group policy and other tools such as SUS, I find that my Windows servers are actually easier to administer than the Linux ones (I have about a 50-50 mix at work). Perhaps that's because I favour Slackware though? As for the 2-4 servers quote, I find that a little on the high side. I agree that generally you might expect a little more performance from an equivalent Linux system on the same hardware, but in my practical experience the difference is far less than you suggest. Regards, Dave.
