> "In prior versions of IB once a SQL statement begin
> execution on a single CPU machine other pending tasks would
> not gain access to the CPU until the executing statement
> finished."
>
> Does this statement apply to Firebird 1.0x as well?
Only in SS, CS version is not affected.
> If it does, how serious a problem is this in real world
> situations?
If somebody is doing a long, intestive 'query' (e.g. for a report) it can
slow down other users. In reality, in a well designed database, not a major
problem, but something that does need addressing.
> "InterBase 7 does not support decomposing a single SQL
> statement into multiple execution threads that can run
> simultaneously on multiple processors."
>
> Any plans to support this in future versions of Firebird?
SMP support is planned, but when and in what form I can't answer. CS has
alsways supported multi-cpu's and the 'classic' version build has been made
avaiable for Windows for a current solution
> Now install InterBase 7 and repeat the same test. You will
> see both CPU's being used at the same time."
>
> Does this imply that this is not yet the case with Firebird
> 1.0x? I thought one could already expect this using Linux
> Firebird 1.0x SS/CS and NT Firebird NT CS?
Again its only SS that has the 'issue', CS is fine.
> "Temporary Tables for Monitoring the InterBase Server"
>
> Will Firebird 1.5 or later attempt to be compatible with these?
I like the funtionality, but the jury is out on the implementation. As for
FB plands to implement them, ther is probably a feature request or twelve,
but as with any open source project, new feature depend on the time and
effort of people working in their free time. Of course, a sizable
sponsership to the "Firebird Foundation" might help <g>
As for attempting to be 'compatible' with IB7; If/when this functionality is
implement I would argue that the developers do in the way they best see fit,
rather than trying to fit it around another databases implementation
Phil
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