MySQL Review

The privileges and command line features are the most valuable to me. But, you do need to have experience with SQL to use it.

What is most valuable?

  • Privileges
  • Command line

How has it helped my organization?

I don't have any as this was my first time using it.

What needs improvement?

I think it is where it needs to be. MySql PaaS. But, you do need to have experience with SQL to use it.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used it for 12 months.

What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

There were no issues deploying it.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It has been perfectly stable for us.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We've been able to scale it without issue.

How are customer service and technical support?

Customer Service:

4/10

Technical Support:

7/10

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

MS Access. It wasn't compatible with my project.

How was the initial setup?

It was a straightforward set-up.

What about the implementation team?

We used an in-house team.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We also looked at Microsoft SQL Server.

What other advice do I have?

Experience with SQL is vital. It is simple to learn and use.

Which version of this solution are you currently using?

5.0
**Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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The solution is very simple. It's easy to use. That's the most important feature.
The solution is free to use, which is its most valuable aspect.
This specific version of this MySQL has been battle tested for a long time. Any issues are known issues and we pretty much don't have any problems when they're in production. So it's very stable.
The initial setup was pretty straightforward. I would have worked with our IT team in terms of the initial setup.
Apart from the features that are in the enterprise part, we find the database to be valuable. The connectors and the backup features are valuable as well. We use the basic database. We don't really use the extra features. Our clients like the security features in the database.
MySQL is open-source. There are a lot of open-source communities trying to come up with their own patches, and to come up with their own features, which help MySQL develop faster than traditional databases like Oracle, which is closed source.
This product is a good teaching tool for students who want to learn about networked databases.
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