It is Open Source and easy to access.
Intern at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
It is used for many projects and easy to access. Needs to get more solid for my company to rely on it.
What is most valuable?
How has it helped my organization?
My company does not use MySQL. However, it is often used at universities and is suitable for beginners. It is used for many projects.
What needs improvement?
From the perspective of the company, you can count on reliable Microsoft SQL or Oracle. If MySQL gets solid, it will be a good solution.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used this solution for around two to three years.
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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 are customer service and support?
There does not seem to be any technical support for MySQL.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used MS SQL and Oracle. However, now I have no money and am using MySQL.
How was the initial setup?
Encoding problems were always complicated, but nothing else.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
If you have money, it would be better to use Oracle.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I thought about other Open Sources, but I chose MySQL, which I have already used.
What other advice do I have?
MySQL is a good choice for startups and beginners.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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