All -
Awhile back, I talked about how I use Quest’s Benchmark Factory tool to benchmark new versions or engines in MySQL. Some recent good news is that Quest now has a freeware version out that let’s you run OLTP, data warehouse, and other benchmarks against MySQL in point-and-click style. You are limited to 20 virtual users, but it’s a good start! Check it out when you can.
Hello -
Many of you have requested that MySQL offer multi-source replication and/or provide built-in replication conflict resolution. I’m happy to tell you that our engineering team is underway with this effort. Our replication leads have asked for customer input on their proposal, and so I would like to solicit your help in reviewing the plan. Please feel free to look at just the broad plan or dive deep into the details. Shoot me a mail at rschumacher@mysql.com, and I’ll forward along their proposal.
Again, it’s through your input and help that we ensure the features we implement meet the needs you have in your daily use of MySQL - thanks for taking the time to assist!
Hi everyone -
Just a quick note to let you know that the offiical beta of MySQL 5.1 is now ready for download! The release contains many great new features that I am sure you’ll want to check out, including:
* Table and index partitioning
* Row-based replication
* Disk-based data support for MySQL Cluster
* Replication support for MySQL Cluster
* Enhanced full-text search functions
* XML/XPath support
* Internal task/job scheduler
* New performance troubleshooting aids, utilities, and options
* And more …
Other things to check out:
* The “What’s New in 5.1” paper that provides a snapshot of each new feature in 5.1.
* A new article on 5.1 partitioning that I wrote, which contains interesting performance data regarding partitioning.
* Our new 5.1 bug hunt contest that can net you a nice Ipod!
Be sure to let me know your opinion on MySQL 5.1 and what more we can be doing to make things even better!
–Robin
rschumacher@mysql.com