They try to calculate whether it's better to buy more Intel machines for SQL Server 2000 later or spend more money up front for powerhouse Unix or MVS systems that can tap Oracle 8i's capabilities. The current mindset tells developers that SQL Server scales poorly, but its simplicity and cost savings are bona fide enhancers of productivity. As it turns out, the choice isn't always made on technical grounds. It's build the same as IBM's famous mainframe database,DB2, and is a realtime, stable environment.
Installation is fairly easy and maintenance is low.