There seems to be a lack of middle ground opinions here. One side is for the benefits of a RDBMS based file system and the other is against it. Opinions are great, but it seems obvious to me that there are benefits to both and maybe the solution is to incorporate the best of both worlds into the next generation solution.
Working with large ERP software all day, I know the advantages of storing data in a RDBMS. Just think of the advantages of effective dating files in the OS. You can install a patch and have it take effect on a certain date instead of this instant. Or have the abiliy to restore older versions of files without resorting to a backup tape.
Obviously, I also experience the pitfalls of RDBMS all the time as well. Could you imagine what an invalid query to the file system would do to your network or file server?
A new solution will come sooner or later. It's obvious that we are starting to see a growing trend of new ideas in how file systems should work. More and more people (a small population to be sure) need something better than a heirarchical file system. This means that change is coming. I leave it up to the rest of you to make it work. Just don't screw up my computer games.
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There seems to be a lack of middle ground opinions here. One side is for the benefits of a RDBMS based file system and the other is against it. Opinions are great, but it seems obvious to me that there are benefits to both and maybe the solution is to incorporate the best of both worlds into the next generation solution.
Working with large ERP software all day, I know the advantages of storing data in a RDBMS. Just think of the advantages of effective dating files in the OS. You can install a patch and have it take effect on a certain date instead of this instant. Or have the abiliy to restore older versions of files without resorting to a backup tape.
Obviously, I also experience the pitfalls of RDBMS all the time as well. Could you imagine what an invalid query to the file system would do to your network or file server?
A new solution will come sooner or later. It's obvious that we are starting to see a growing trend of new ideas in how file systems should work. More and more people (a small population to be sure) need something better than a heirarchical file system. This means that change is coming. I leave it up to the rest of you to make it work. Just don't screw up my computer games.