2017-12-26T03:59:00Z

What do you like most about MySQL?

Julia Miller - PeerSpot reviewer
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MSP
Top 20
2023-11-27T12:05:03Z
Nov 27, 2023

The product is flexible and easy to use.

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Ruhul Amin - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 10
2023-11-24T11:51:11Z
Nov 24, 2023

The installation process for the most scalable solution is remarkably quick, taking only a short amount of time.

Egzon Maloku - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
2023-08-15T08:24:21Z
Aug 15, 2023

I like MySQL's feature that helps to automate things.

CharlesBrewer - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 5
2023-04-14T14:33:21Z
Apr 14, 2023

For starters, it's free, which is always nice, and it's also pretty straightforward to use. It's a nice conventional database.

Caroline Bentolila - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 5
2023-03-31T18:25:26Z
Mar 31, 2023

The most valuable feature of MySQL is its reliability and performance.

Mohini Kushwaha - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 20
2023-03-22T09:43:45Z
Mar 22, 2023

MySQL's most significant attribute is its capability to create, modify, and maintain databases. This is crucial and advantageous in procedures, such as SOAR. Therefore, all SQL functions are beneficial to any backend developer or developer who requires data storage.

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Alireza-Nikseresht - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 20
2023-03-09T22:03:00Z
Mar 9, 2023

MySQL is an open-source product and has good community support. If you encounter any problem, you can easily ask other members of the community to help. They help you a lot. On top of being free, MySQL is a cross-platform database, meaning it can work on both Windows and Linux. It is very good for us.

Waqar Malik - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 10
2023-03-09T22:01:00Z
Mar 9, 2023

The tool is open-source and there is no cost involved in its use.

Guruprasad Gonjare - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 5
2023-03-09T21:58:00Z
Mar 9, 2023

Compared to other databases, MySQL is cheaper and we were using the community edition which was free of cost. ML is fully integrated with the database in HeatWave. It has also many other features. MySQL is a far better solution in terms of pricing.

CG
Real User
Top 20
2023-03-09T21:57:00Z
Mar 9, 2023

We are completely comfortable with the database’s performance and it is a mature product. My organization was looking for an open-source database for our smaller customers like the community edition. For bigger customers, we can scale into commercial and supported editions.

AB
Real User
Top 10
2023-02-03T12:26:47Z
Feb 3, 2023

The solution helps us perform with our databases and extract data.

Kevin Honde - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
2022-12-23T17:57:13Z
Dec 23, 2022

The way that MySQL has improved my organization is that it comes free and also works fine on the technical side.

Anays Micolod - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 10
2022-05-15T16:53:43Z
May 15, 2022

The easy access to the data and the ability to sort the data with multiple methods are very valuable features.

TB
Real User
2022-03-07T15:14:23Z
Mar 7, 2022

Fully scalable and stable SQL-based RDBMS, with a straightforward and easy setup.

GS
Real User
2021-12-22T18:47:00Z
Dec 22, 2021

We use the basic features of MySQL. The interface that allows us to see the parameters of the server is good.

PE
Real User
2021-12-21T10:04:00Z
Dec 21, 2021

The feature that I have found most valuable is its ubiquity. MySQL is everywhere, so if I need to find a developer to do things to it that I don't know, it's very easy to find someone who has expertise in it.

YT
Real User
2021-11-13T05:47:00Z
Nov 13, 2021

The initial setup for the SQL database is not complex and it even integrates into the platform. You set up the recipe and then just follow the runbook, the build book. Then it works as long as you follow the procedures.

JI
Real User
2021-11-01T23:16:15Z
Nov 1, 2021

For sure, the solution is very stable.

AM
Real User
2021-10-29T13:08:07Z
Oct 29, 2021

MySQL's clustering features are very strong, and you can automate scripting, so that helps. We wrote a Terraform script and ran it.

SJ
Real User
2021-10-21T11:36:36Z
Oct 21, 2021

The deployment process is pretty fast.

CN
Real User
2021-10-20T14:26:25Z
Oct 20, 2021

It is free, which is probably its most valuable feature. It is a pretty full-featured relational database. It really does everything we need it to do.

OK
Real User
2021-07-02T13:22:09Z
Jul 2, 2021

When comparing MySQL to other solutions it is easier to use and boots up faster. Additionally, when you want to query a lot of data, MySQL is better in performance.

Ertugrul Akbas - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 5
2021-05-25T10:19:00Z
May 25, 2021

MySQL is a popular database platform for businesses because it is extremely easy to use.

AV
Real User
Top 20
2021-05-23T07:11:24Z
May 23, 2021

The solution is a small application and is very easy to deploy.

CL
Real User
2021-05-05T15:07:02Z
May 5, 2021

It is easy to use.

PN
Real User
2021-04-13T10:26:45Z
Apr 13, 2021

It has a lot of features. The RDBMS, consistency, and multi-user features are valuable.

KopanoRamaphoi - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 10
2021-04-10T09:00:02Z
Apr 10, 2021

The solution is easy to use.

IR
Real User
2021-04-01T09:01:00Z
Apr 1, 2021

However, it is easy to scale MySQL using the functions provided with the product.

MW
Real User
Top 5
2021-03-23T13:47:58Z
Mar 23, 2021

MySQL is a light database. It's not very complex. It's easy to develop, easy to maintain, and easy to back up and restore.

KV
Real User
2021-03-19T20:40:39Z
Mar 19, 2021

Table partitioning is most valuable. It is easy to use.

Ahmed-Ramy - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
2022-03-02T13:41:37Z
Mar 2, 2022

It's a mature solution that's been around for decades.

PA
Real User
2022-01-26T20:18:41Z
Jan 26, 2022

MySQL is easy to use, has fast performance, and it is comfortable for end-user to use. The schema level and structure we are using are very simple and easy to understand. Additionally, packaging tool development is straightforward and the data is presented in a way that is very simple to understand.

2021-12-22T00:03:00Z
Dec 22, 2021

MySQL has cross-platform support for multiple operating systems. The backups on a Linux machine can be restored on a Windows machine, and vice versa.

LK
Real User
2021-11-26T10:33:37Z
Nov 26, 2021

One of the most valuable features is MySQL's ability to run our email system. We use a system called Colab.

VC
Real User
2021-11-08T14:34:50Z
Nov 8, 2021

The solution is easy to use.

KB
Real User
2021-10-28T13:59:39Z
Oct 28, 2021

The fact that it is free is what appeals to me the most.

Ruben Conti - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 10
2021-10-05T17:59:00Z
Oct 5, 2021

MySQL is easy to integrate. It works with just about every language.

CR
Real User
2021-09-02T17:02:32Z
Sep 2, 2021

I like the JSON stuff.

ZG
Real User
Top 20
2021-08-25T17:13:12Z
Aug 25, 2021

I am totally satisfied with MySQL.

SA
Real User
2021-07-29T07:19:31Z
Jul 29, 2021

The solution is very stable.

AR
Real User
2021-07-07T09:12:10Z
Jul 7, 2021

The solution is great for small applications in particular.

RP
Real User
2021-06-17T12:25:51Z
Jun 17, 2021

One of the best features is this solution is easy to use.

DM
Real User
2021-06-10T14:50:44Z
Jun 10, 2021

The most valuable feature is the ease of use.

RM
Real User
2021-05-18T19:27:12Z
May 18, 2021

A good traditional database that supports JSON.

DB
Real User
2021-05-16T02:09:50Z
May 16, 2021

The connectivity with PHP is quite good.

PeterKrall - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 20
2021-04-27T13:14:18Z
Apr 27, 2021

My main reason for using MySQL for this small customer database company and for some kinds of scientific projects was that I had to do the installation myself. I didn't have a database administration team behind me. Therefore, I was looking for something very easy to handle. MySQL is easy to install, connect, and do all such things.

Kevin Honde - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 5Leaderboard
2021-04-07T12:58:09Z
Apr 7, 2021

The solution has been very easy to scale so far.

AM
Real User
ExpertModerator
2021-04-01T08:52:49Z
Apr 1, 2021

It's a good tool, a good database platform.

VR
Real User
2021-03-05T01:35:55Z
Mar 5, 2021

It is easy to use. It is simple to implement, which makes it suitable for our projects because we have deadlines. MySQL is also open-source, which is another plus point.

ND
Real User
2021-02-25T00:30:24Z
Feb 25, 2021

It is pretty simple to use and I don't have anything really bad to say about it.

HC
Real User
2021-02-21T12:32:07Z
Feb 21, 2021

It has a community version. When I have to create a new database, I have no problems with licenses.

CM
Real User
2021-02-20T17:26:42Z
Feb 20, 2021

What I really like about MySQL is the opportunity to search for information and organize it any way I like.

VR
Real User
2021-01-26T17:19:48Z
Jan 26, 2021

We use it as a data store and from that perspective, we get everything we need.

PJ
Real User
2020-12-10T15:09:54Z
Dec 10, 2020

It is very easy to install and has all basic database features.

MR
Real User
2020-12-03T16:52:44Z
Dec 3, 2020

It was easy to install.

AC
Real User
ExpertModerator
2020-11-10T16:11:00Z
Nov 10, 2020

Like other databases, it has a rich set of functions, such as stored procedures and its own procedural language, which is akin to Oracle SQL. It also has trigger and cursor commands you would expect with a good database language.

HP
Real User
2020-10-30T05:50:00Z
Oct 30, 2020

The replication feature is the most valuable. We are replicating our servers.

RS
Real User
2020-10-24T05:45:39Z
Oct 24, 2020

What I've been most pleased with is the cost point, performance, and ease of use.

AG
Real User
2020-10-20T04:19:00Z
Oct 20, 2020

The one interesting thing about this product is that it is open source. It comes from an open source product. MySQL has been positioned as open source, but it also provides support.

GG
Real User
2020-10-19T09:33:24Z
Oct 19, 2020

I like the simplistic view of MySQL to build custom queries and things like that as compared to SQL Server, which seems more cluttered.

SQL Server has a query analyzer. MySQL pretty much does the same, and performance-wise, it has less overhead for connecting to our ERP system. It seems more responsive and cleaner. With MySQL, you get what you need without any overbloating, for which Microsoft is known. That's why they have so many constant security patches for everything because there is so much stuff, which degrades performance.

LM
Consultant
2020-10-04T06:40:27Z
Oct 4, 2020

The most valuable features are that it's free and the documentation is good.

AS
Real User
2020-10-04T06:40:21Z
Oct 4, 2020

I like MySQL because of its community.

AR
Real User
2020-09-27T04:10:15Z
Sep 27, 2020

MySQL gives us all of the critical features that we need in a database, but without the costs.

HE
Real User
2020-09-27T04:10:11Z
Sep 27, 2020

This is a lightweight product that is not demanding on the resources, which is what I think gives it the edge.

DY
Real User
2020-08-13T08:33:00Z
Aug 13, 2020

This product is a good teaching tool for students who want to learn about networked databases.

NM
Real User
2020-06-28T08:51:00Z
Jun 28, 2020

MySQL is open-source. There are a lot of open-source communities trying to come up with their own patches, and to come up with their own features, which help MySQL develop faster than traditional databases like Oracle, which is closed source.

DO
Real User
2020-03-23T06:14:00Z
Mar 23, 2020

The initial setup was pretty straightforward. I would have worked with our IT team in terms of the initial setup.

GO
Real User
2020-03-19T13:00:00Z
Mar 19, 2020

Apart from the features that are in the enterprise part, we find the database to be valuable. The connectors and the backup features are valuable as well. We use the basic database. We don't really use the extra features. Our clients like the security features in the database.

Patryk Golabek - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 5
2020-03-05T08:39:00Z
Mar 5, 2020

This specific version of this MySQL has been battle tested for a long time. Any issues are known issues and we pretty much don't have any problems when they're in production. So it's very stable.

it_user1282806 - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
2020-02-13T07:50:55Z
Feb 13, 2020

The solution is free to use, which is its most valuable aspect.

JohnMitchell - PeerSpot reviewer
Real User
Top 10
2020-02-10T07:39:01Z
Feb 10, 2020

The solution is very simple. It's easy to use. That's the most important feature.

MU
Real User
2018-10-07T16:43:00Z
Oct 7, 2018

It creates a unified view of the entire architecture and performance factor, helping to manage the network more easily.

it_user793887 - PeerSpot reviewer
Vendor
2017-12-26T03:59:00Z
Dec 26, 2017

I use MySQL for employee service in an OLTP database.

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