The Oracle 9i Database system is the premier data management system on the market

Oracle9i Database is the state of the art in object-relational databases. Voted Editors Choice by PC magazine and the #1 database for Linux by Linux Journal, Oracle9i Database is the most scalable and full featured database available. Whether driving your web site, packaged applications, data warehouses or OLTP applications, Oracle9i Database is a foundation technology for any professional computing environment.

-has several different version for application in different areas including ebusiness, small business and several different operating systems

DB2 Universal Database is IBM's object-relational database for UNIX, OS/2, and Windows operating environments. IBM offers DB2 Universal Database packages that provide easy installation, integrated functionality, a rich bundle of development tools, full Web enablement, and flexibility to scale and change platforms.

DB2 Universal Database Enterprise Edition is a multi-user object-relational database for complex configurations and large database needs for Intel to UNIX platforms and from uniprocessors to the largest SMPs. It is ideal for midsize to large businesses and departments particularly where Internet and/or enterprise connectivity is important.

-after looking up information on the top three systems, IBM, Oracle, and Microsoft, and comparing their features as well as capabilities, we determined that the Oracle 9i Database was the best system for the needs of the Mission based on its security, scalability and speed