MySQL 5.1 Beta is now here!
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