internetnews.com: MySQL Goes a Clustering

“MySQL AB has unveiled its first clustering technology, designed
to significantly improve the availability and performance of its
open-source database for small- and medium-sized businesses
(SMB).

“During the MySQL User’s Conference & Expo in Orlando, Fla.
Wednesday, the Sweden-based company announced MySQL Cluster for
e-commerce and other Web-based applications that require continuous
availability.

“MySQL Vice President of Marketing Zack Urlocker said MySQL
Cluster includes the MySQL database, built on a clustering
architecture that serves database applications at a 99.999 percent
availability rate…”

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