[Zope] RE: [Zope]best DBMS with Zope?

Chris Withers chrisw@nipltd.com
Wed, 19 Jun 2002 08:45:38 +0100


John Schinnerer wrote:
> 
> If data changes frequently/constantly, RDB 'outside' zope was said to
> be better.

I wouldn't agree with that. I would say that unless you already have an external data
source in a RDB, go for ZODB.

> Reason given for difference was something to do with ZODB
> overhead/bloating of data.fs/something like that when data is
> frequently changed.

This will only happen if you never pack your ZODB. 

cheers,

Chris