Re: Why MySQL is used instead of MaxDB?
Chris Nolan wrote: The answers are wide and varied: * History - MySQL has been an open source product for longer * Flexibility - MySQL's different table types are ideal for some situations * Performance - MySQL is the fastest database on the planet for most tasks * Support - There are massive amounts of software out there that will interface with MySQL --8>< Just to add a few more thingies: Even though MaxDB has better looking admin tools (even the documentation is visually more appealing) MySQL is by a _BIG_ far easier to manage, learn and use (even easier to install!). I have been using both data bases for a few years now, I belong to both lists, the maxdb and the mysql list, i generally feel more confortable using mysql than max db, even the syntax used to admin the db seems to be easier to learn and use that the one that comes with dbcli(maxdb command line client). You can embed mysql server, you cannot embed maxdb is another nice thing. You can get mysql for free in almost every isp and webhosting on planet earth, maybe even in outter space, we'll see... =) I guess the average is about 1000 persons that knows about mysql against 1 that knows about maxdb You can even find more books on mysql. On the other side, maxdb is a _VERY_ feature rich data base, it has triggers, views, and every thing that you might expect from any other comercial grade db. A lack of this things in MySQL does not mean that mysql is a rather inferior choice, most of this feature can be replaced or simulated with a little tweaking and a good knoledge of the sql and mysql api. In the long run, i would like mysql to provide tools comparable to the ones provided by maxdb, things like a good gui to REALLY manage the db (i mean a tool that let me manipulate the my.cnf, just as an example) and implementing long awaited features like views and triggers (i know they are planned for 5.1 and above) (I WISH) i could get a nice mix of features of the best of maxdb and mysql, called it MEGA DB =) CONCLUSION: Download both, try both, subscribe to both list, evaluate them, there are certainly jobs, that both databases can perform equally, there are task that are better suited for one or the other. It's up to you. Anyway, we are here to help! =) Best Regards! -- |...| | _ _|Victor Medina M | |\ \ \| | _ \ / \ |Linux - Java - MySQL | | \ \ \ _| | |_) / _ \ |Dpto. Sistemas - Ferreteria EPA | | / / / |___| __/ ___ \ |[EMAIL PROTECTED] | |/_/_/|_|_| /_/ \_\|Tel: +58-241-8507325 - ext. 325 | ||Cel: +58-412-8859934 | ||geek by nature - linux by choice | |...| -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe:http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Why MySQL is used instead of MaxDB?
The answers are wide and varied: * History - MySQL has been an open source product for longer * Flexibility - MySQL's different table types are ideal for some situations * Performance - MySQL is the fastest database on the planet for most tasks * Support - There are massive amounts of software out there that will interface with MySQL [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Friends, I am working on a pilot project that will introduce open source databases in my organisation. In my search I have found that MySQL and MaxDB both are open source databases, but MaxDB is being used very less in comparison to MySQL. If I link this with the fact that MaxDB provides many advanced features that MySQL dowsn't provide, first question that hits my mind is why is it so? Why MySQL is used more in comparison to MaxDB I am unable to find any genuine reason behind this, hope you can help me out Thanks & Regards... Pratik Ajmera Tata Consultancy Services Raheja Green, Kulupwadi Road, Borivali (East) Mumbai - 400 066,Maharashtra India Ph:- +91-22-56688712 Mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.tcs.com DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this message is intended only and solely for the addressed individual or entity indicated in this message and for the exclusive use of the said addressed individual or entity indicated in this message (or responsible for delivery of the message to such person) and may contain legally privileged and confidential information belonging to Tata Consultancy Services. It must not be printed, read, copied, disclosed, forwarded, distributed or used (in whatsoever manner) by any person other than the addressee. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying is strictly prohibited and may constitute unlawful act and can possibly attract legal action, civil and/or criminal. The contents of this message need not necessarily reflect or endorse the views of Tata Consultancy Services on any subject matter. Any action taken or omitted to be taken based on this message is entirely at your risk and neither the originator of this message nor Tata Consultancy Services takes any responsibility or liability towards the same. Opinions, conclusions and any other information contained in this message that do not relate to the official business of Tata Consultancy Services shall be understood as neither given nor endorsed by Tata Consultancy Services or any affiliate of Tata Consultancy Services. If you have received this message in error, you should destroy this message and may please notify the sender by e-mail. Thank you. -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe:http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Why MySQL is used instead of MaxDB?
Hi Friends, I am working on a pilot project that will introduce open source databases in my organisation. In my search I have found that MySQL and MaxDB both are open source databases, but MaxDB is being used very less in comparison to MySQL. If I link this with the fact that MaxDB provides many advanced features that MySQL dowsn't provide, first question that hits my mind is why is it so? Why MySQL is used more in comparison to MaxDB I am unable to find any genuine reason behind this, hope you can help me out Thanks & Regards... Pratik Ajmera Tata Consultancy Services Raheja Green, Kulupwadi Road, Borivali (East) Mumbai - 400 066,Maharashtra India Ph:- +91-22-56688712 Mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.tcs.comDISCLAIMER: The information contained in this message is intended only and solely for the addressed individual or entity indicated in this message and for the exclusive use of the said addressed individual or entity indicated in this message (or responsible for delivery of the message to such person) and may contain legally privileged and confidential information belonging to Tata Consultancy Services. It must not be printed, read, copied, disclosed, forwarded, distributed or used (in whatsoever manner) by any person other than the addressee. Unauthorized use, disclosure or copying is strictly prohibited and may constitute unlawful act and can possibly attract legal action, civil and/or criminal. The contents of this message need not necessarily reflect or endorse the views of Tata Consultancy Services on any subject matter. Any action taken or omitted to be taken based on this message is entirely at your risk and neither the originator of this message nor Tata Consultancy Services takes any responsibility or liability towards the same. Opinions, conclusions and any other information contained in this message that do not relate to the official business of Tata Consultancy Services shall be understood as neither given nor endorsed by Tata Consultancy Services or any affiliate of Tata Consultancy Services. If you have received this message in error, you should destroy this message and may please notify the sender by e-mail. Thank you. -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe:http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
