Re: Is my MySQL Gaining ?

Tony <tony@unihost.net>

From: Tony <tony@unihost.net>
To: "Keith C. Perry" <netadmin@vcsn.com>
Cc: johnsw@wardbrook.com, "Randal L. Schwartz" <merlyn@stonehenge.com>, Chris Travers <chris@travelamericas.com>, "Marc G. Fournier" <scrappy@postgresql.org>, aspire420@hotpop.com, pgsql-advocay@postgresql.org, pgsql-general@postgresql.org
Date: 2003-12-28T22:39:47Z
Lists: pgsql-hackers
Actually, I've gotta admit I don't take my own advice.  I deployed a PHP 
company directory for a small company (to small to make the MS Exchange 
mistake) and it was deployed on MySQL, then about 2 weeks after 
completion I moved it over to OpenLDAP :)

C'est la Vie :)

T.

>Hehe, yea those infamous Access "Apps".
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>Even though I use PG for everything, I know that MySQL is probably fine for most
>web site servering up what I would call "lightweight dynamic content".  My
>experience has taught me that most organizations will grow fairly quickly to the
>point of needing something on the level with PG.  So, you can do it now
>"properly" (with PG or something similar) or migrate it later (MySQL, Access, et
>al).  If someone really wanted MySQL for something "light", I'm pretty sure I
>would not have a problem putting someone on that project.  What I would not do
>is commit a consultant to something that has all the markings of being a bear to
>deploy and maintain.  
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