MySQL - An Intro

I know, it might appear to you outdated if I start  telling about MySQL now, which is one of the world's best open source database. 

However, being a DBA, after making my hands dirty with it, I feel I must share my knowledge with the freshers who want to learn MySQL. Because, once I was struggling to learn it on my own.

So, here it is..

MySQL .. ?

MySQL is one of the widely used RDBMS, open source software. As you may aware, its now been owned and supported by Oracle. 

The latest and stable GA release is 5.6.15(as of 03 Dec 2013).


Why MySQL ..?

MySQL is basically very simple, lightweight DBMS. Having hands-on on MSSQL Server, I can assure you MySQL feels better. 

Physical structure, configurations and all other settings in MySQL is much simpler and pretty handy.
And mainly, its very 'flexy' with huge data.

If you ever want to develop an application which requires data to be stored in it, I would recommend MySQL, which also comes bundled version.

Apart from these, MySQL is being developed and supported by the most famous giant Oracle Corporation.

Hah, they must be understanding now, its not easy to sell which comes free ..!! :)


to be continued..