Latest Developer Updates from MySQL AB http://dev.mysql.com/ The latest updates for developers from MySQL AB. en Copyright 2008 MySQL AB MySQL Workbench for Database Change Management http://dev.mysql.com/tech-resources/articles/workbench_database_management.html http://dev.mysql.com/tech-resources/articles/workbench_database_management.html Managing database change is an incredibly important discipline that very few database professionals overtly talk or worry about until they're in the thick of things with a particular database - moving it from development to production, making changes to a newly installed production database, or implementing an updated version of the database (new tables, modifications to existing objects, etc.) in a SaaS application. It's at that point where change management becomes very important because if you don't do things right the first time, you can make a royal mess of things and even (in a small number of cases) reach the point of no return where you've completely torched your database. Thu, 08 May 2008 00:59:59 +0000 Sun Introduces MySQL Tech Support for Amazon EC2 http://www.mysql.com/news-and-events/press-release/release_2008_16.html http://www.mysql.com/news-and-events/press-release/release_2008_16.html Sun Microsystems, Inc. today announced two new offerings that will significantly expand customer choice by providing users with access to Sun's innovative open source software running on the Amazon Web Services platform. Sun has added premium technical support for its MySQL™ database running on Linux and on the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) to its global support and services offerings.

]]> Mon, 05 May 2008 00:59:59 +0000 Sun Introduces MySQL Workbench http://www.mysql.com/news-and-events/press-release/release_1500.html http://www.mysql.com/news-and-events/press-release/release_1500.html Sun Microsystems, Inc. today announced the availability of MySQL™ Workbench, a new visual database design tool that integrates data modeling, physical database design, database creation, change management and documentation capabilities into a single, seamless environment for MySQL developers and DBAs. MySQL Workbench is available for download in two versions: an open source Community Edition and a (US) $99 commercial Standard Edition. Both are available now for Microsoft Windows, with future cross-platform support for Linux and Macintosh OS X under development. MySQL Workbench is available for download in two versions: an open source Community Edition and a (US) $99 commercial Standard Edition. Both are available now for Microsoft Windows, with future cross-platform support for Linux and Macintosh OS X under development.

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:59:59 +0000 Sun Microsystems Announces MySQL 5.1 http://www.mysql.com/news-and-events/press-release/release_2008_14.html http://www.mysql.com/news-and-events/press-release/release_2008_14.html Sun Microsystems, Inc. today announced the pending general availability of MySQL™ 5.1, a new version of the world's most popular open source database, designed to improve performance and simplify management of large database applications. A near-final release candidate of the GPL software is available for download now at dev.mysql.com/downloads/. dev.mysql.com/downloads/.

]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:59:59 +0000 A look at Falcon Diagnostic Tables http://dev.mysql.com/tech-resources/articles/falcon-diagnostic-tables.html http://dev.mysql.com/tech-resources/articles/falcon-diagnostic-tables.html Performance tuning is one of the top disciplines (if not THE top discipline) that database professionals want to excel at. Being able to take a system that's running sluggish and turn it into one that's running as fast as a scalded dog is a talent that's part art and part science, but whatever the combination necessary to make it happen, there will always be strong demand for folks who are good at it. Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:59:59 +0000 How the MySQL Enterprise Upgrade Advisor Helps DBAs Avoid Being Bitten by Known Bugs http://dev.mysql.com/tech-resources/articles/mysql-enterprise-upgrade-advisor.html http://dev.mysql.com/tech-resources/articles/mysql-enterprise-upgrade-advisor.html In an earlier article I described how MySQL Enterprise takes the guesswork out of deciding which version of the MySQL server customers should be running by providing alerts around regularly scheduled Monthly Rapid Update and Quarterly Service Pack releases of the Enterprise Server. Being of an old school "if it ain't broke don't fix it" mindset, I understand the conservative approach most DBAs take when deciding if a new release of any software is relevant to their environment. In fact, given the monthly frequency of Enterprise maintenance releases and the work involved with upgrading, I completely understand how recipients can begin to ignore Update Alerts (unless of course a known fix is on the way). Based on feedback from customers, MySQL colleagues, and my own field experience, I recognize that while notifications around the regular Enterprise Server drops is a good thing, upgrading an existing MySQL implementation is no small task and that a major part of removing guesswork around new releases involves helping those receiving notifications better understand how they are affected. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:59:59 +0000 Why you want to be good at data modeling http://dev.mysql.com/tech-resources/articles/why-data-modeling.html http://dev.mysql.com/tech-resources/articles/why-data-modeling.html To be really successful at working with databases, there are many different disciplines to become proficient in - things like disaster recovery, security management, data integration, and more. But there are less than a handful of things you want to be really good at; becoming super-skilled in them will help you enormously in your database career. And believe it or not, one of these key areas is data modeling and its kissing cousin, physical database design. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:59:59 +0000 Sun Microsystems Announces Completion of MySQL Acquisition http://www.mysql.com/sun/ http://www.mysql.com/sun/ SANTA CLARA, CALIF. — Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA) today announced it has completed the acquisition of MySQL AB, developer of the world's most popular open source database, for approximately $1 billion in total consideration. Sun also unveiled the immediate availability of MySQL's complete portfolio of products and enterprise services backed by its 17,000-strong global sales and services organization and its extensive international network of authorized distribution channels. Sun now provides a single, secure choice for customers and developers seeking to put MySQL into deployment on a global basis. Users can get started today with free downloads at dev.mysql.com/downloads. dev.mysql.com/downloads.]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:59:59 +0000 Visionary Keynote Speakers Announced for MySQL Conference & Expo 2008 http://www.mysql.com/news-and-events/press-release/release_2008_11.html http://www.mysql.com/news-and-events/press-release/release_2008_11.html The sixth annual MySQL Conference & Expo, co-presented by MySQL AB and O'Reilly Media, is expected to bring together 2,000 open source and database users from some of the most exciting and fastest-growing companies in the world, as well as from the large and active MySQL community. The conference will take place April 14-17, 2008, in Santa Clara, California. MySQL AB CEO Marten Mickos and Jonathan Schwartz, president and CEO of Sun Microsystems, will kick off the conference with keynotes highlighting the strategic, technical and community synergies between the two companies and their pending merger. Tuesday's other keynote will be Werner Vogels, CTO of Amazon.com, who will speak about distributed computing in the modern Internet era. To register and learn about early registration discounts, please visit www.mysqlconf.com. MySQL AB CEO Marten Mickos and Jonathan Schwartz, president and CEO of Sun Microsystems, will kick off the conference with keynotes highlighting the strategic, technical and community synergies between the two companies and their pending merger. Tuesday's other keynote will be Werner Vogels, CTO of Amazon.com, who will speak about distributed computing in the modern Internet era.

To register and learn about early registration discounts, please visit www.mysqlconf.com.

]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:59:59 +0000 Reporting MySQL Internals with Information Schema plug-ins http://dev.mysql.com/tech-resources/articles/mysql_i_s_plugins_part2.html http://dev.mysql.com/tech-resources/articles/mysql_i_s_plugins_part2.html Last week, I described how to use the MySQL plug-in API to write a minimal 'Hello world!' information schema plug-in. The main purpose of that plug-in is to illustrate the bare essentials of the MySQL information schema plug-in interface. I described how to use the MySQL plug-in API to write a minimal 'Hello world!' information schema plug-in. The main purpose of that plug-in is to illustrate the bare essentials of the MySQL information schema plug-in interface.]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:59:59 +0000