Worth getting a support contract? (patches)
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From: Richard B. Gilbert on 12 Jun 2010 18:47 Hugo wrote: > On 12-Jun-2010, "Richard B. Gilbert" <rgilbert88(a)comcast.net> wrote: > >>>> I assure you mysql is not an "enterprise class database". >>> Ok .. Describe the attributes of a 'enterprise class database' please. >>> >>> Thanks >> I think it's spelled "ORACLE"! >> >> If what you are using does what you need, forget about it!!! > > Well, Id rather have a proper conversation about it .. MySql *does* have > it's weaknesses (no questions about it) .. but to say it's not enterprise > capable is .. well, weird... And I'd like to know more tbh =] > > Without going into detail (unless you would like to/feel it beneficial), do > you have Oracle deployed in your environment(s)? > > Thanks There are other database programs available depending on which hardware platform you are using and which O/S. They generally do the same sorts of things. "Enterprise Class" is one of those advertising/marketing phrases with no clearly defined meaning that I'm aware of. My experience with databases is very limited! I'm a system administrator and I've installed a couple of database programs including both Oracle and Sybase. I leave the management of the data base to a DBA who knows what he is doing. The only database I've actually used was, IIRC, Dbase. I created a data base of all my hardware with fields like: manufacturer, model, serial number, where located, which system utilized it, service contract line number, service contract response time, etc, etc. Very handy thing to have if you're responsible for a lot of hardware. |