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DELL and MySQL


Dell and MySQL are delivering database solutions to customers with complete software, hardware, services and integrated technical support. With the standardization of enterprise software, customers can now deploy MySQL technology easily on Dell systems through available sizing guides, seamless technical support from both companies and availability of MySQL Enterprise direct from Dell.

Three Approaches to MySQL Applications on Dell PowerEdge Servers

Dell Inc.'s line of industry standards-based PowerEdge servers are a natural platform for open source software such as the MySQL Database from MySQL AB. In a recently announced partnership, MySQL Enterprise is now available direct from Dell. Dell does not force its customers into a single operating system. Windows Server™ 2003 and both Red Hat® Linux® and Novell's SUSE® Linux are available, factory installed, on Dell servers. MySQL runs well and is fully supported on all of these operating systems.

In this paper, which is based on a presentation given by the authors at the MySQL Users Conference in Santa Clara, California in April 2005, three different methods of building web applications with a MySQL backend are described.

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MySQL Enterprise Available Direct from Dell

Dell offers customers worldwide the convenience of single stop shopping, with the ability for customers to purchase MySQL Enterprise. Dell acts as the single vendor for MySQL Enterprise and other equipment customers may need, such as hardware, operating system, backup software, and more. Customers can benefit from:

  • Joint solutions from Dell and MySQL
  • MySQL Enterprise direct from Dell
  • Single point of purchase and accountability
  • Seamless technical support from Dell and MySQL
  • Available sizing guides and white papers to best run MySQL on Dell PowerEdge servers

MySQL Enterprise starts at $595 per physical server.

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Performance Benchmarks / Sizing Guides

MySQL and Dell have worked together on a set of real world performance benchmark, allowing customers to select the right hardware for their needs, plan for growth, and understand how MySQL scales on Dell servers using medium-sized and affordable configurations. Dell and MySQL recommend using certified binaries for optimal performance and reliability, available through MySQL Enterprise.