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    Which SQL database will you use?

    I'm interested to know which SQL database you would use on a brand new project. I included MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server in the survey, plus Other, which you can list in the comments. If you can, include pros and cons and any reason for your choice. I am building some more developer tools and want to know which SQL database to focus on based on what is most popular among A5 developers.
    120
    MySQL
    49.17%
    59
    MIcrosoft SQL Server
    40.83%
    49
    Other (list in comments)
    10.00%
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    Steve Wood
    See my profile on IADN


    #2
    Re: Which SQL database will you use?

    Hello,
    sorry for my stupidity, but where I can vote? Where are polls?

    Regards,
    Marco
    Italy
    Marco Kregar

    From the north of Italy, here ....

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      #3
      Re: Which SQL database will you use?

      I started with ms sql express many years ago. I never had any trouble with ms sql express. The only thing I worried about was the 2gB limit. I never reached it but was always concerned about what I would do. I looked in to buying the enterprise version but it was just too expensive for my at that time 4 man shop.

      I was always interested in MySql but did not want to have to change a bunch of forms and code. When I switched to alpha changing from ms sql to MySql would be easier and that is what I did. Using MySql and navicat to manage the database, build views and queries, backup is in my opinion much easier than with ms sql express.

      3 main reasons for the switch. 1 - price, it is basically free if you don't need technical support. 2 - It has built in support for the 64 bit kernel thereby making it faster than the 32 bit ms sql express. 3 - Database size is limited by drive size and memory.
      Win 10 64 Development, Win 7 64 WAS 11-1, 2, Win 10 64 AA-1,2, MySql, dbForge Studio The Best MySQL GUI Tool IMHO. http://www.devart.com/dbforge/mysql/studio/

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        #4
        Re: Which SQL database will you use?

        Marco, the poll should be at the very top of your screen, above the first post. I suppose its possible that some cannot see the poll due to recent-member status or something. If that's the case, skip the poll and make comments directly in the post.
        Steve Wood
        See my profile on IADN

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          #5
          Re: Which SQL database will you use?

          Thx Steve,
          I am new so I cannot poll....
          so i do my comment here:

          There are many DBMS system today, with pro and cons, as for my experience, about 25 years of database design, I would comment out DBMS I used.

          IBM DB2 - I my opionin the best one around, but complicated to mantain and hungry on resources, the free version has no size limit and can use more ram and cpu than others.

          M$Sql - The one I dislike, the way M$ do triggers ans stored procedures are a nightmare, very hungry in resources, comolicated to maintan, latest 2008 express version has 10GB size limit.

          MySQL - The way it do RI is incomprensible, on Cascade it did not enforce triggering, this is a big cons for DB designers

          Firebird - The one I love, the simplest one, installation is only 8mb, there is an embeddable version (all in one .dll) perfetcly for A5, very low on resources need, faster than M$SQL. Less utility and docs than othres.

          my 2 cents,

          Regards,
          Marco
          Italy
          Marco Kregar

          From the north of Italy, here ....

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            #6
            Re: Which SQL database will you use?

            Due to the fact Oracle owns MySQL now with the purchase of SUN I would be careful as to what direction Oracle takes with this product.

            I have been an Oracle customer for over 20 years so I have seen them do things I shake my head at.

            Regarding Alpha Five apps we will be using Microsoft SQL Server

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              #7
              Re: Which SQL database will you use?

              I am using MySQL in conjunction with Navicat. I know much of what Navicat does can be completed within Alpha Five but I must admit I like the "independent" view on the backend that it provides.

              I do also have MSSQL installed for one test app but I have gotten used to MySQL and it works for me.
              Glen Schild



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                #8
                Re: Which SQL database will you use?

                hi steve, i started with mysql, found it in conflict later on with almost every one in the office who does .net

                to compromise, i move all to ms sql , it is perfectly ok to use the express, upgrade is identical, i use boht, main is ms sql, in my notebook is express.

                took me many steps to convert, advice to do it right at the forst place.

                suggest you look at my recent post, how to switch sql server on the fly, that is what i have...

                ken tjia

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                  #9
                  Re: Which SQL database will you use?

                  I'm using MySQL. Started out with SQL Express but then migrated due to size limits for future growth. Used the free MySQL migration toolkit to migrate the schema and data. Also use the free MySQL Workbench 5.2 which allows you to synchronize schema changes between databases for change management purposes.

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                    #10
                    Re: Which SQL database will you use?

                    I started using a5 for a university contract with not a lot of money so it's mysql for me.

                    Sean

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                      #11
                      Re: Which SQL database will you use?

                      I'm using Oracle Express (free. only signup at oracle site) on my laptop to be in line with most of my customers using Oracle rdbms versions. regards, Ron

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                        #12
                        Re: Which SQL database will you use?

                        Is there one that is less buggy with Alpha, easy to learn and least painful to manage? Until knowing this I guess DBF for now.

                        By the way, the Firebird website provides insight on concurrent connections with Alpha DBF's since it is also 32-bit (process up to 2GB memory at a time) and holds about the same number of records per table. That number is 150-400 connections. MySQL is 4096. MS SQL uses 1000 as a bench mark but mentions up to 5000 if connections are properly closed etc.

                        I was actually hoping the native DBF's could hand 1000. But alas.

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                          #13
                          Re: Which SQL database will you use?

                          I think MS SQL will become my choice now that MS has lifted the limits to 10Gb for its R2 express edition. Looking at their download page http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/2...oads.aspx#none I have difficulty understanding the difference between the 4 available downloads;

                          1. SQL Server 2008 R2 Express Download
                          2. Microsoft SQL Server2008 R2 Express with Advanced Services
                          3. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Express with Management Tools
                          4. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Express with Management Studio Express

                          I want the the least possible clutter on my server/PC. Anyone can shed a light on this ?
                          Frank

                          Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand

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                            #14
                            Re: Which SQL database will you use?

                            Those are great new Frank that and the new package called power pivot which I think will give a great way to analyze data in your DB

                            I chose MS SQL Server because of its ease of use specially when creating views

                            (I would say go for one that contains the management tools)
                            Cheers
                            Mauricio

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                              #15
                              Re: Which SQL database will you use?

                              Steve, I use MS SQL Server, always have. The free versions (express)are getting very good, and scaling is a non issue. As most development I do is Law Firm related, Firms already use SQL Server for there other apps they run. Oracle license fees have gone wild, and MS SQL Server appears to becoming the standard for small to medium size organizations.
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