MySQL is free for commercial use. You can buy support and you can even
buy other products, but the MySQL database is completely free for
commercial use.
As another point to be made, PostgreSQL doesn't get nearly enough play
in these discussions. It's an outstanding database which has had all of
the features MySQL just added in 5.0 for quite some time now. I'd highly
suggest people take a look at it.
*****************
Ken Ferguson
214.636.6126
*****************
Jeff Lucido wrote:
If memory serves me, MySQL is not free for a commercial business. I
know they now offer training and tech support, so you can tell you
client they are paying for something. I have not read the licensing in
a while to know exactly what you can use and cannot.
-JSLucido
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *bsd
*Sent:* Monday, July 24, 2006 4:41 PM
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Its interesting. We talked about the option of MySQL and he was
uncomfortable with a free product. Apparently he wants to pay
/something/ just not a lot. Go figure.
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*Sent:* Monday, July 24, 2006 4:33 PM
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Also, remember MySQL and PostgreSQL are very inexpensive for
production licensing. A great alternative to SQL Server, unless
you are using features which you must stay put with the MS
environment.
-JSLucido
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*Christopher Jordan
*Sent:* Monday, July 24, 2006 4:22 PM
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*Subject:* Re: [DFW CFUG] SQL Server options
I think one of the biggest limitations is that the DB can only
grow up to 4GB in size... and I think you're limited to one
DB. I've been looking for the limitations. I could always ask
the guy in our company who put the thing into action. It's
worth looking at. We were surprised at MS too. :)
Chris
bsd wrote:
I’m curious, though… .wouldn’t the express edition have
significant limitations regarding the number of connections or
current users or something along those lines? Cant’ imagine
Microsoft (of all companies) giving away something that they
also charge $3400 or $6000 for.
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*Christopher Jordan
*Sent:* Monday, July 24, 2006 3:52 PM
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*Subject:* Re: [DFW CFUG] SQL Server options
Oh! Brad. I just remembered that SQL Server has a free version
out (MS SQL Server Express Edition). There are a couple of
limitations, but speed is not one of them. We just moved one
of our big clients to it so they could see the speed
improvements and so that they'd feel better about shelling out
the cash.
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/editions/express/default.mspx
Chris
bsd wrote:
Thanks… I think he would definitely tolerate some latency if
it saved him $6K. I’ll check HostMySite out.
Brad
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Brent Helms
*Sent:* Monday, July 24, 2006 3:41 PM
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*Subject:* Re: [DFW CFUG] SQL Server options
I've been somewhat pleased with HostMySite's shared Sql
Servers. Its not ideal, but 6000 versus a little slower
response times, well there is the answer to your question. How
much dependency does the client's application place on speed
versus initial costs? you can always later move to a dedicated
server, and the shared server on HostMySite has been ok for me
so far.
On 7/24/06, *bsd* <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> wrote:
I have a client who needs to get a SQL Server database up and
running for his business. He didn't particularly thrill at the
idea of shelling out $6000 for a server license. Does anyone
have experience with a hosted SQL Server provider that they
would recommend (or NOT recommend)? Any pros or cons? Any
other options I'm not considering?
Thanks,
Brad
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