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MySQL 5.1 Server

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Free database management system (DBMS). MySQL server is characterized by high speed, stability and ease of use, is the solution for small and medium-sized applications. In addition to Oracle Database is one of the fastest DBMS today. Distribution of MySQL database management system based on the GPL and high speed processing of requests has resulted in the database has become the de facto standard in network hosting services. Typically, MySQL is used as a server, which treated local or remote clients, but the distribution is a library internal server to include MySQL in the autonomous program, and perform sql queries. Flexibility DBMS MySQL supports a large number of types of tables: Users can choose vert fast table type MyISAM, supporting the full-text search, and a slow but very steady table InnoDB, supporting the transaction at the level of individual records. Moreover, the DBMS MySQL comes with a special type of table EXAMPLE, demonstrating the principles of creating new types of tables. Through an open architecture and the GPL-licensed, new types of tables are constantly created in the MySQL database management system.

MySQL Enterprise Server 5.1 delivers enterprise features, including:

Partitioning to improve MySQL performance and management of very large database environments
Row-based/Hybrid Replication for improved replication security
Event Scheduler to create and schedule jobs that perform various database tasks
XPath Support
Dynamic General/Slow MySQL Query Log
Performance/Load Testing Utility (mysqlslap)
Full Text Search
Archive engine (better compression, more features)
User session and problem SQL identification
MySQL embedded library (libmysqld)
INFORMATION_SCHEMA objects
Faster data import operations (parallel file load)
ACID Transactions to build reliable and secure business critical applications
Stored Procedures to improve developer productivity
Triggers to enforce complex business rules at the MySQL database level
Views to ensure sensitive information is not compromised
Information Schema to provide easy access to MySQL metadata
Pluggable Storage Engine Architecture for maximum MySQL flexibility
Archive Storage Engine for historical and audit data

MySql Tools

admin — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:57:03 +0000

During installation on your computer will be installed three applications :

1) MySql Administrator – the software to administer a mysql database server.

2) MySql Query Browser – the software for the construction, execution and optimization of SQL queries.

3) MySql Migration Toolkit – software for the migration of your database in the MySql database server, creating a “snapshot” basis.

Microsoft MS SQL Server 2005.

admin — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:15:05 +0000

Microsoft MSSQL Server 2005 – relational DBMS (database management system) from Microsoft.
Microsoft SQL Server – is a complete sentence in the area of databases and data analysis for the rapid creation of scalable solutions e-commerce, business applications and data warehousing. MS SQL significantly reduces the time out of these solutions on the market, while ensuring scalability that meets the highest requirements. In SQL Server is to use XML language and protocol HTTP, a means of improving performance and availability to distribute the load and ensure smooth operation, features to improve the management and configuration, reduce total cost of ownership. In addition, SQL Server take full advantage of all opportunities operating system Windows, including support for up to 32 processors and 64 GB of RAM.
Microsoft SQL Server also supports Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) – the interface between application with the DBMS. The latest version (MS SQL Server 2005) enables users to connect through web services using the protocol SOAP. This allows the client program is not designed for Windows, cross platform to connect to MS SQL Server. Microsoft also released a certified driver JDBC, which allows applications that are developed on Java (such as BEA and IBM WebSphere) to connect to MS SQL Server 2000 and 2005.
In MS SQL Server 2005 has built support .NET Framework. Thus, the database stored procedures can be written in any language platform .NET, using the full set of libraries available to .NET Framework, including the Common Type System (system of data types in Microsoft .NET Framework). However, unlike other processes, .NET Framework, as a basic system for MS SQL Server 2005, provides more memory and build management tools MS SQL Server instead of using built-in Windows. This increases productivity compared with the general algorithms Windows, because the resource allocation algorithms specially configured for use in the structures of MS SQL Server.

Firebird 2.1.0

admin — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:48:39 +0000

Firebird (Firebird SQL) – a powerful, compact, cross platform, a free database management system (DBMS), provides the most complete support standard ANSI SQL, running on Linux, Windows and various Unix platforms.

Firebird is a database server. Powerful, but at the same time, with minimum requirements for setup and administration, Firebird easily scalable from single applications to large corporate systems. One Firebird server can handle several independent databases, each with multiple user connections. And, not least, Firebird is a true open source, completely free from royalties, even for commercial use.

Features:

Firebird has full support of Stored Procedures and Triggers
Firebird has full ACID compliant transactions
Referential Integrity
Multi Generational Architecture (sometimes called MVCC)
Firebird has very small footprint
Firebird has fully featured internal language for Stored Procedures and Triggers (PSQL)
Support for External Functions (UDFs)
Little or no need for specialized DBAs
Almost no configuration needed – just install and start using
Big community and lots of places where you can get free and good support
Optional single file embedded version – great to create CDROM catalogs, single user or evaluation versions of applications
Firebird includes dozens of third party tools, including GUI administrative tools, replication tools, etc.
Careful writes – fast recovery, no need for transaction logs
Firebird has many ways to access your database: native/API, dbExpress drivers, ODBC, OLEDB, .Net provider, JDBC native type 4 driver, Python module, PHP, Perl, etc.
Native support for all major operating systems, including Windows, Linux, Solaris, Mac OS.
Incremental Backups
64-bit builds available
Firebird has full cursor implementation in PSQL

Borland Interbase 7.

admin — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:50:36 +0000

Borland Interbase is a high performance, cross-platform, with the possibility of integration, free database server, which is used by millions of users worldwide. Interbase 7 now supports parallelizm for multiprocessor (SMP) hardware for the client and the server.

InterBase / Firebird Development Studio.

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InterBase/Firebird Development Studio takes you from start to finish while you design, develop, and deploy InterBase/Firebird databases. Seven specialized tools walk you through all the steps of the development process—from design to deployment to maintenance. Work efficiently and powerfully, every step of the way.

InterBase/Firebird Development Studio includes:

Database Designer.

ER diagrams can make the early stages of database development a breeze. Database Designer offers ER diagramming features—and much more. Database Designer encompasses complete database development, covering table structures along with stored procedures and triggers.

Database Editor.

Database Editor in InterBase/Firebird Development Studio puts you in charge of your database—create and modify database objects in your production or development database. You can work quickly with the special editor for each object type, along with advanced tools like SQL Debugger, Extract Metadata, and SQL Monitor.

Query Analyzer.

InterBase/Firebird Development Studio allows to optimize your queries with Query Analyzer. Execution statistic and visual plan analyzer provide a fast and effective way for speeding up your query.
Database Comparer.

InterBase/Firebird Development Studio allows to upgrade your database easily with Database Comparer. To perform an update you can select your production database, select your development database, and click Compare. The tool generates an SQL script containing all DDL commands required to upgrade metadata of the production database. It’s that quick.
Administrative Console.

InterBase and Firebird require almost no administration. However, occasionally you might need to back up or restore a database, check it for corruption, and manage server users. Do it all with Administration Console.

Perfomance Monitor.

Monitor your firebird or interbase database performance the right way. Interbase 7.x has special temporary tables with lots of information about your database. Firebird and prior versions of Interbase provide only general workload information. Performance Monitor extracts available information, depending on your version of Interbase/Firebird and presents the data in a variety of ways.

Maintenance Service Manager.

Interbase/Firebird Development Studio contains a system service to perform scheduled maintenance tasks. The Maintenance Service Manager manages this service locally or remotely.

MySql Connector ODBC.

admin — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:17:57 +0000

MySQL offers standard database driver connectivity for using MySQL with applications and tools that are compatible with industry standards ODBC and JDBC. This enables MySQL to work easily(perform sql queries) with standard development tools on Windows, Linux, Macintosh and Unix platforms, such as Borland Builder C++, Delphi, Microsoft Access.Any system that works with ODBC or JDBC can use MySQL.

Connector/ODBC is a standardized database driver Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, and Unix platforms.