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  1. 05-14-2003, 12:47 AM #1
    wende
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    Mysql

    i need write a Feasibility report about MySQL
    Easy of use?
    Cost?
    Development speed?
    Features
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  2. 05-14-2003, 01:20 AM #2
    nicc777
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    One of the most difficult concepts must be the 'ease of use' concept. People told me MS SQL Server 2000 is 'easy to learn'. Well, I have being using MySQL for at least 4 years now, and I can tell you - it's WAY easier then MS SQL Server - from a beginner point of view. The reason I say this is two fold:

    1) Installation: on Linux, you can either use RPM or apt to install - this is a no-brainer. On Windows, the MySQL installer is pretty much like any other install - you can get away by just selectig all the defaults.

    2) The first connect is mom-trivial. Just start a terminal/DOS box and type mysql + [ENTER]. That's it - your in. Ready to start with SQL statements.

    Another big plus is the excellent documentation available. the MySQL tutorial will take you step by step through the creation of a database and the basic SQL queries you can do against the database. The online documentation is searchable, and I personally like the user comments feature.

    As far as cost is concerned - it's flexable. For your personal or small business imediate needs, you can use the Open Source version. Enterprise has the option to purchase commercial support - which I hear is good ( no personal experience ).

    MySQL has a lot of support in the various programming languages of the day, and it's really easy. The only thing developpers might find 'strange' in the beginning is that everything ( functions and stored procedures ) now happens application side. The database is used as a pure database - to store information, and give information if asked for. This feature is propably responsible for the speed that MySQL is known for. I know some old hands ( DBA's ) might find this a bit frustrating, but I really like it.

    Features that I like include:

    - Easy yet powerfull date and mathematical functions.
    - Great support for crypto fields
    - SPEED
    - OPEN SOURCE !

    Cheers
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  3. 05-14-2003, 01:56 AM #3
    wende
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    thank you...
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  4. 05-16-2003, 01:05 AM #4
    wende
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    did any 1 can help me ...!!
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