Re: [gentoo-dev] Creating a dedicated gentoo profile for commercial mysql support

[Ferris McCormick <fmccor@gentoo.org>]

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On Fri, 22 Apr 2005, Matthew Marlowe wrote:

> I dont know whether this should be a GLEP or just a simple email,
> but I'll start as an email....
>
> GENERAL BACKGROUND:
> --------------------------------------------
> Gentoo is being increasingly deployed in datacenter environments, especially
> in multilayered apache/tomcat/mysql configurations.  Many clients in the 10-25
> box range have decided to switch their infrastructure entirely to gentoo due to
> satisfaction with gentoo's ease of configuration and overall lifetime flexibility with
> key applications (no need to reinstall/make a major upgrade of the OS - and
> no RPM hell).
>
> Recently, Mysql AB has released two new features/products: cluster support
> and mysql network (a commercial support offering).  As a consultant, I have
> several clients looking to deploy both.   However, the clients are worried that
> they are going to be forced to switch their DB layers to redhat to ensure stability
> and support.  Mysql also participates in TSA Network such that any mysql server
> issues could be reported to them and multiple vendors including dell, redhat, and mysql
> would all work together to resolve problems.  Dell has just launched a mysql support
> program at http://www.dell.com/mysql.
>
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I like the concept.  In this particular case, it looks to me like everyone 
comes out ahead, and as a test case, MySQL is better than anything else 
that comes immediately to mind.  (As you see from my signature, what you 
are proposing doesn't affect me much, but I've used MySQL for a long time, 
I like it, this supports them, and done right, gives everyone involved 
some good publicity.)

Regards,
Ferris
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Ferris McCormick (P44646, MI) <fmccor@gentoo.org>
Developer, Gentoo Linux (sparc)
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