I started an Azure account and this is when I tried testing different databases, non-relational databases, and relational databases, using this solution.
Consultant at Rpc Data
Easy to use, scalable, and quick installation
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is easy to use."
- "There should be more tools to manage the on-premises version and more automation features."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
There should be more tools to manage the on-premises version and more automation features.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is able to be scaled but it depends on your Microsoft configuration. I would recommend this solution for small businesses.
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How was the initial setup?
The installation was fast, it took approximately five minutes.
What about the implementation team?
I did the deployment of the solution myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license needed for this solution.
What other advice do I have?
I rate MySQL an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Microsoft Azure
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

Full Stack Developer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Open-source, easy to use, and simple to implement
Pros and Cons
- "It is easy to use. It is simple to implement, which makes it suitable for our projects because we have deadlines. MySQL is also open-source, which is another plus point."
- "Its performance should be better. When we use big data, it is slow in performance. We should be able to use mirroring for improved performance."
What is our primary use case?
I'm currently using MySQL for the contact center database, and it is in the cloud. I have also used it in other projects for database and CRM, and it was on-premises. I have used it in 20 projects.
What is most valuable?
It is easy to use. It is simple to implement, which makes it suitable for our projects because we have deadlines. MySQL is also open-source, which is another plus point.
What needs improvement?
Its performance should be better. When we use big data, it is slow in performance. We should be able to use mirroring for improved performance.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using MySQL for nine years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is very flexible. It could be because I'm familiar with MySQL.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have never contacted the technical support of MySQL. If I have a problem, I find the solution from Stack Overflow.
How was the initial setup?
Its initial setup is easy. I only need a maximum of one hour for the installation of MySQL.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is open-source.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate MySQL a nine out of ten.
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IT Director at a energy/utilities company with 501-1,000 employees
We chose to run JD Edwards on it because of the availability of resources for it in our region.
Valuable Features
MySQL database is the database on which we run JD Edwards. You could run it on Unix or you could run it on Oracle or something else. Our choice was to run it on MySQL because of the availability of resources in our area. There are more MySQL database resources available around Houston than there would be those that are familiar with, say, Oracle Database.
Improvements to My Organization
The availability of resources for MySQL has been the biggest benefit for our organization.
Room for Improvement
I'd like to see Oracle provide more certification for it.
Deployment Issues
We've had no issues with deployment.
Stability Issues
It's pretty rock solid and we've had no issues with instability.
Scalability Issues
We're able to scale without issues.
Customer Service and Technical Support
I cannot tell you when the last time was that I had to call about support for MySQL. It's really rock solid.
Other Advice
Choose your database based upon your ability to be able to hire people and support the product, like supporting JD Edwards with a MySQL database. Not everyone can work one database with JD Edwards as well as they can another one. So just make sure you've got the compatibility and skill-set.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
CTO at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Highly reliable, informative dashboard, and simple implementation
Pros and Cons
- "We use the basic features of MySQL. The interface that allows us to see the parameters of the server is good."
- "I did the implementation of the solution myself and I used community support. The support from the vendor costs money."
What is our primary use case?
We use MySQL primarily for internal application systems that we developed.
What is most valuable?
We use the basic features of MySQL. The interface that allows us to see the parameters of the server is good.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using MySQL for approximately six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability is fantastic, it has been 100%.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We did not plan to increase the usage of this solution at this time.
How are customer service and support?
We have not needed to contact technical support.
How was the initial setup?
The implementation was simple and took approximately one day.
What about the implementation team?
I did the implementation of the solution myself and I used community support. The support from the vendor costs money.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We are using the free community version of the solution.
What other advice do I have?
I rate MySQL a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
IT Manager
Performance, stability, and free version are key for us
Pros and Cons
- "Some problems with big table operations, and a struggle to keep the servers responding in peak situations."
How has it helped my organization?
Web portal database.
What is most valuable?
- Free usage
- Performance
- Community
What needs improvement?
Scaling.
For how long have I used the solution?
More than five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
There have been some problems with big table operations.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Some problems with big table operations, and a struggle to keep the servers responding in peak situations.
How is customer service and technical support?
I don't have enough information about it, as I normally look for community support.
How was the initial setup?
Straightforward, and and easy to run.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Can range from free to quite expensive, depending on the environments and requirements, so better to really set goals ahead of setting it up.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
SQL Server, Oracle XE, MariaDB.
What other advice do I have?
It is a stable, reliable, and powerful solution that is quite suited for small to medium organizations and/or projects.
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Software Development Manager at a tech services company
It's good and affordable
What is most valuable?
It is free and bundled with cPanel.
How has it helped my organization?
Cost effective.
What needs improvement?
Not at the moment in my current work environment.
For how long have I used the solution?
Two years, began when I started at my current workplace.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
So far, so good due to limited clients at the moment.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
So far, so good due to limited clients at the moment.
How are customer service and technical support?
There is no technical support since it is a CE.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
No.
How was the initial setup?
Straightforward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It's free.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
No, because this is bundled with cPanel.
What other advice do I have?
It's good and affordable.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Software Engineer at a tech company with 51-200 employees
Improved our internal procedures by providing high performance, ease of use and cost savings
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are:
- MySQL Database Servers
- MySQL Connectors
- MySQL Workbench.
How has it helped my organization?
MySQL has improved our internal procedures by providing high performance, ease of use, and cost savings.
What needs improvement?
Security in the data files needs manipulation.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used this solution for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
There were no stability issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There were no scalability issues.
How is customer service and technical support?
Technical support is excellent.
How was the initial setup?
The setup was really straightforward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
According to the specific business and technical requirements, you can choose your MySQL Edition that you wish by consulting the official site.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We looked at the Microsoft SQL Server.
What other advice do I have?
It can benefit any business by a straightforward way of implementing and using it.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
CEO at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
SQL capability, functions and ease of optimization.
What is most valuable?
SQL capability, functions and ease of optimization.
What needs improvement?
Software and web development.
For how long have I used the solution?
15 years.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
No issues.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
No issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Manageable.
How is customer service and technical support?
Customer Service:
Used open source and never needed customer service.
The product is quite mature.
NA
How was the initial setup?
Straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
In-house.
What was our ROI?
Good.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The open source product is good. If you want advanced features go for the enterprise edition.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

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