How good to compare SQL server with MySQL

SQL Server vs MySQL

Installing software programs is never a major factor when looking at databases. However, the right type of software program can till play some sort of crucial role in managing and upgrading specific servers. Comparisons are wider with SQL server and Mysql functions. There are obvious reasons behind such comparisons. The last SQL Server that came out in the market was 2012 edition. It’s 4.2 GB in size and requires a separate .NET framework software tool to get downloaded. Ironically, the size of .NET framework is similar to that a full Mysql suite, edition 5.1 GA. Both .NET framework and Mysql 501 GA have a downlaodable size of 150 MB. People these days prefer installing Mysql over SQL server because of certain additional benefits. The Mysql can be installed in no more than 5 minutes. However, to install a SQL server in Windows PC, the time requirement is much larger. It mainly depends from one server to another. The .NET framework installation takes no less than 10 minutes. Then, it’s about the SQL server installation. It takes near about seven minutes for high-end server and latest Windows PC models, but takes no less than 15 minutes to get installed in normal servers.

However, expert database administrators don’t find it real big deal with the installation process. Rather, they are more concerned with database size and work efficiency. Often, the small size of Mysql makes database admins lose faith on it. However, this does not imply the fact that MySql is less feature enriched when compared to SQL server. Some of the best features in SQL server are automated performance data collection, transparent data encryption, change data capture, resource governing, and parallel support for partitioned objects. , transparent data encryption, resource governing, automated performance data collection, change data capture (CDC), and more. Now, come to MySql. The users never get engaged into database feature jargons. My Sql has only three primary priorities: ease of use, reliability, and superior performance. Yes, SQL server is definitely vast and contains numerous features. But, most of these features are not required by majority database users. In most common scenario, the RDBMS feature is what the users look for. The easier these features are, better the server becomes.

MySql is easy to download, install, and run on Windows platforms. It is always considered to be the best option for limited database users. The more important part to focus is ease of usability. Yes, MySql is extremely easy to use. The features are easy to operate. MySql features for an Open Source data interface, but same cannot be said about SQL server. It is available for 2 dozens of platforms, notably Windows, Linux, Fedora, Solaris, Mac, etc. MySql also feature Unique Query Cache for stroing query and result sets. Performance wise, the MySql is considered to be a bit better when compared to the SQL Server 2008 enterprise edition. This does not mean that SQL Server is inferior. However, for beginner and mid-DBMS users, MySql is always the best option to avail.

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