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From: terry <tg5027@citlink.net>
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Subject: Re: Limiting database size
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 19:07:40 -0400
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>>  Yeah.  <grin>   It's what MS SQL Server does, though.   As I
>> said, I think the whole concept of limiting database size in
>> MB is fundamentally flawed.   I mean, what's the database
>> supposed to do when it runs out of space?

Display a window that says:

"Management has determined that this database shall not exceed 
XXXmb.  If your business function requires more disk space - take 
it up with your manager."

Limiting database size is not a problem for developers, unless 
they are unable/unwilling to explain to their management that 
disks are a whole lot less expensive than terminating a database  
application that depends them.

But then, M$ never takes any responsibility for the amount of 
disk space it wastes.....


terry