Open-source databases MySQL and PostgreSQL are gaining steam, but rip-and-replace situations where MySQL and PostgreSQL replace Oracle Database, IBM DB2 or Microsoft SQL Server databases remain rare.

MySQL is the second most popular database in use, according the DB-Engines Ranking, and is a key element of the LAMP — Linux, Apache HTTP Server, MySQL, PHP — open-source web development stack.

While MySQL has been an unqualified success, there have always been whispers and regrets from those looking to use the open source database in mission critical situations. If you need five 9’s ...

MVCC ensures simultaneous multiple writes without conflicts, which reduces contention and improves throughput in multitenant environments. Compliance MySQL and PostgreSQL both support the SQL standard ...

To properly evaluate the strengths of PostgreSQL and MySQL, the two leading open-source databases, one must look at the history and pedigree of each, and their feature functionality and ...

The MySQL and OpenOffice open source franchises are now both facing forks led by influential members of the community. Oracle’s response may be telling in how it views these open source projects.

Falcon is another option that is a free open-source SQL editor with inline data visualization. It supports multiple databases like Redshift, MySQL, PostgreSQL, IBM DB2, Impala, MS SQL, and more.

Open-source advocates and industry watchers saw benefits to Sun's acquisition of MySQL that could mean greater use of open-source software in enterprise IT and more financial security to MySQL.

As the CEO of MySQL, the company behind the open-source database, MySQL, Marten Mickos is leading the company’s move into the enterprise market against players such as Sybase, Oracle, IBM, and ...