|  | Easier Application Development |  |  |  | 2 of 3 |  |  | Back | Next |
|  | R&D/Salesforce Applications Requirements |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|  | In addition to robust file handling and content management features, the consulting firm hired identified these requirements: Incorporation of a database: Galen is aware of the better performance, scalability, security, and portability of an Oracle database over a standard file server. Simplified development: Development would be less expensive if the team could use the same skills for developing both applications. If the platform has built-in features, development time can be accelerated. Simplified administration: Galen is already unhappy about its proliferation of file servers. They want the smallest number of different server machines and applications possible. |  |