[thelist] Sharepoint a database?
Chris Anderson
Chris at activeide.com
Tue Apr 1 14:30:00 CDT 2008
> I inquired, "Shouldn't we have a NORMALIZED data store for efficient
> storage and retrieval of data?"
>
> The lead says, "SharePoint does this... we don't need Oracle or SQL."
>
> Hmm... has technology changed since my last project? Is SharePoint a
> database? Should I shut my mouth and forge ahead, or... ?
>
> Hmm...
Sharepoint Services *uses* a database (MSDE or full SQL Server)
It's not a database in its own right, and you *do* need SQL (Server).
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