it's all a compromise between new features and downtime. if you want lots of new features on a regular basis. if you want fast reports and dashboards and seemless upgrades, it comes at the cost of downtime. if you look at systems that give you lots of uptime, then you'll find very few new features. you'll find upgrades on a glacial pace, and you'll find catastrophes occasionally when upgrades to happen.
salesforce has a track record of regular feature upgrades, with an improving track record of quality, and a competitive price. yes, we all want more 9s, but you have to recognize that they don't come for free.
it's all a compromise
it's all a compromise between new features and downtime. if you want lots of new features on a regular basis. if you want fast reports and dashboards and seemless upgrades, it comes at the cost of downtime. if you look at systems that give you lots of uptime, then you'll find very few new features. you'll find upgrades on a glacial pace, and you'll find catastrophes occasionally when upgrades to happen.
salesforce has a track record of regular feature upgrades, with an improving track record of quality, and a competitive price. yes, we all want more 9s, but you have to recognize that they don't come for free.