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Category: MySQL

Is MariaDB the Right MySQL Build for Your Enterprise?

Which permutation of MySQL should you be using? MariaDB, the sister of MySQL, is used by Google and Wikipedia, and is open-source, but not without problems.

Charleste King | March 10, 2016

Why Choose a Galera Based Clustering Solution for MySQL

Running on a 3 node Galera based cluster allows you to distribute writes and reads as you see fit while also providing other benefits. Learn more.

Wesley Lifford | February 2, 2016

Replication in MySQL 5.7.9

MySQL 5.7.9, released by Oracle Corporation in October 2015, offers users various updates and new features, our favorite of which is replication.

Srinivasa Krishna | January 28, 2016

What’s New in MySQL 5.7.9?

MySQL 5.7.9 offers many new features that increase performance and make the software more useful. Learn more in this post.

Srinivasa Krishna | January 21, 2016

What Are Graph Databases?

Graph databases prioritize the relationships between data points, making them useful for recommendation engines, shopping sites, online dating sites, and other “matching” applications.

Esayas Aloto | December 15, 2015

Database Clustering Options

Database clustering as a concept has become more complicated with the advent of high-volume database operations. Let’s explore some options.

Charleste King | December 9, 2015

The Allure of MySQL Cluster

MySQL Cluster is an attractive way to connect servers offering users high availability, redundancy, no downtime, and numerous other benefits.

Charleste King | December 8, 2015

DevOps 2015 Trip Report

DevOps should be part of your IT strategy, part of what you are investing in, and it should be part of the capabilities your organization is developing.

Scott Frock | November 23, 2015

4 Top Trends in Database Management

Trends come and go, but many new concepts for database management are not flavor-of-the-month fads but have staying power, as well as the power to transform organizations.

Patrick Gates | June 9, 2014