MySQL provides several replication configuration options. However, ensuring it is done correctly may take time and effort, with considerable choices. Replication is a crucial initial step to enhance availability in MySQL databases. A properly designed replication architecture can significantly impact the accessibility of your data and prevent potential management complications. This article will delve into […]
Building Scalable Cloud Applications With MySQL
Relational database systems such as MySQL have long been the go-to choice for handling large and complex data handling tasks. But, with the introduction of new technologies like NoSQL, many developers started to question whether traditional relational databases still have the upper hand. However, when building high-scalability cloud applications, relational databases like MySQL still have […]
Quest Software Extends DevOps Reach to MySQL Databases
Thanks mainly to the rise of DevOps, the number of open-source database deployments in the enterprise has risen sharply in the last two years. The driving force behind those deployments has been developers that have shown a marked preference for downloading an open-source database instead of requesting access to a commercial database from a database […]
8 Advantages of Using MySQL
MySQL is a free-to-use, open-source database that facilitates effective management of databases by connecting them to the software. It is a stable, reliable and powerful solution with advanced features including: Data Security MySQL is globally renowned for being the most secure and reliable database management system used in popular web applications including WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, […]
4 n00b MySQL Mistakes Every Programmer Makes
Even experienced programmers can sometimes be thrown for an infinite loop–or other code failure–with these common MySQL mistakes. When a database application goes belly up, the cause often can be traced to sloppy coding. Every now and then, the reason for a misbehaving app is an idiosyncrasy in the platform itself. Here’s how to prevent […]
Will MariaDB Soon Replace MySQL?
MariaDB is a database growing in popularity. Its lead developer is Michael “Monty” Widenius, who was part of the team that created MySQL. When MySQL was acquired by Oracle, Widenius and some of the other original MySQL developers decided to launch MariaDB as a fork of MySQL and keep it as open source to mitigate […]
Does MariaDB replace the “M” in LAMP
If you were starting a new application tomorrow, which backend would you use? Chances are you said MySQL. However post Oracle acquisition MySQL has changed. After Oracle purchased the code they broke the hearts of many. And there is hope that MySQL has re-invented itself in the form of MariaDB
Tokutek Announces Reselling Partnership With SkySQL
Leading MariaDB Distributor Adds TokuDB as Complementary Tool to Extend Database Performance and Scalability With TokuDB and the SkySQL MariaDB, database administrators and DevOps engineers can easily operate on continuously incoming data and incorporate analysis on large volumes of data. LEXINGTON, MA and LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM and HELSINKI, FINLAND–(Marketwired – Feb 12, 2014) – Tokutek, […]