Re: ROugh idea of speed

On Friday 08 November 2002 23:08, Maxim Maletsky wrote: > "Steve Vernon" <steve@extremewattage.co.uk> wrote... : > > Hiya, > > Just wondering what is the rough idea of speed of a server like this > > is holding a database with millions of records. I know its difficult, > > depends on the data stored etc. > > Also rather the design and, whether do you really need to store it all in. > > > Its basically storing an index int and about 5 or so char field (50 > > long). In total I want to store 500 million records. > > That makes no sense to me: > > 5 char field will be able to store up to: You've mis-read the question :) He wants around 5 fields each containing 50 chars. -- Jason Wong -> Gremlins Associates -> www.gremlins.com.hk Open Source Software Systems Integrators * Web Design & Hosting * Internet & Intranet Applications Development * /* Say something you'll be sorry for, I love receiving apologies. */