We use MySQL to organize data, analyze information, and make decisions for the company. We also use it to process information from different areas in the company.
Project Business Analyst RPA at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
An open-source relational database management system with a useful search feature
Pros and Cons
- "What I really like about MySQL is the opportunity to search for information and organize it any way I like."
- "It should provide better customer experiences."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
What I really like about MySQL is the opportunity to search for information and organize it any way I like. If you know the queries and you add the code, you can organize information any way you like.
What needs improvement?
MySQL needs to be more accessible and user-friendly. The person working with it needs to be trained in MySQL to have the necessary skills to control the database and analyze data. It should provide better customer experiences.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using MySQL for one year.
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How was the initial setup?
The initial setup depends on your knowledge. If you know the principles, except when it comes to queries, it's easy. But if you don't know anything about MySQL or SQL, you can't do it. It took us about six months to set up and deploy MySQL.
What other advice do I have?
I would tell potential users that people in production have to be trained to use MySQL. They should take some courses, and get certificated. This will show them how to use the principal tools and provide some context about how MySQL works.
On a scale from one to ten, I would give MySQL an eight.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
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