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SearchEnterpriseLinux: MS SQL Server to MySQL Migration [Parts 2-4]

[From Part 2]:

What does MySQL have to offer that MS SQL Server
doesn’t?

“Mike Sheffey: MySQL offers multiple storage engines. One
database can accommodate different storage engines. SQL Server does
not offer this flexibility as it offers only a single storage
engine.

“With MySQL, for instance, you may choose the NODB storage
engine which will provide a standard transaction based database
with support for foreign keys and other features that enable a
robust application…”


Complete Story
(Part 2)


Complete Story
(Part 3)


Complete Story
(Part 4)

Related Story:
SearchEnterpriseLinux:
Migration Prep, Part 1: When to Switch from MS SQL to MySQL
(Mar
22, 2005)

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