Tuesday, September 13, 2005

MySQL anyone?

We've begun to analyze non-Microsoft database solutions, and (surprise) a little application called MySQL has risen to the top of the heap:

The MySQL database has become the world's most popular open source database because of its consistent fast performance, high reliability and ease of use. It's used in more than 6 million installations ranging from large corporations to specialized embedded applications on every continent in the world.

[ MySQL AB :: Why MySQL? ]

I know that my readers are super-nerdy, and I'm sure dozens of them have MySQL success or horror stories. Why not share them?

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Tuesday, September 13, 2005 10:58:10 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

I use MySQL.

It easily loses to PostgreSQL on feature set and reputation.

But lots and lots of people know MySQL and it's damn-near ubiquitous on *NIX machines.

Joe Grossberg

Tuesday, September 13, 2005 11:56:32 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

Just make sure it has all the features you're looking for. I don't know the current state of stored procedures, full text indexes, etc.

Doug2

Tuesday, September 13, 2005 12:42:19 PM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

Well, MySql will do well for you if you want to have tables with lots of data and want to just do Selects. And I have a sweet script that you can use that converts MySql databases over to SQL Server. Just let me know in a few months/years when you want it.

Alex

Sunday, September 18, 2005 5:14:26 AM (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00)

well, really large, I mean REALLY LARGE sites run MySQL as their core database, both in lots of data and lots of transactions environments. It all depends on your needs. And MySQL 5 has all the features people lacked before..

dammit

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