Get MySQL Certified at the 2009 MySQL Conference & Expo

MySQL Developers and DBAs are in demand and the 2009 MySQL Conference & Expo, is a great time to get certified. Last year we delivered over 200 exams with 182 passing. This year we will offer all of our active certifications at the conference. There will be no reservations required and conference attendees can just drop in for an exam at their convenience. More

Posted at 05:04AM Mar 06, 2009 by JSM in Events  | 

Sun BluePrints Articles on MySQL

Here are two new Sun BluePrints articles on best practices for MySQL (registration required):

- Improving MySQL Database Scalability
- High Availability MySQL Database Replication with Solaris Zone Cluster

Posted at 08:00AM Mar 02, 2009 by CM and KP in BigAdmin  | 

New on java.sun.com: Using MySQL With Java Technology

Learn how to install and configure the Connector/J JDBC driver for a MySQL database, with a focus on connectivity from the Java programming language.

Posted at 09:06AM Feb 27, 2009 by GD in Core Java  | 

MySQL Guide for Sun Storage 7000 Unified Storage System

This Sun BluePrints paper demonstrates how Sun's unified storage systems can share NFS and iSCSI file systems with MySQL database servers deployed on Sun SPARC and x86 servers running the Solaris OS or Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.2. (Registration required.)

Posted at 08:00AM Feb 27, 2009 by CM and KP in BigAdmin  | 

Just Released: MySQL Newsletter February 2009

The February 2009 issue of the MySQL Newsletter is now available. Sign up for the MySQL Conference and Expo in April, read articles, get hints and tips, and find training in the latest issue.

Posted at 11:19AM Feb 17, 2009 by GD in Sun  | 

Register by Feb. 16 to Save on MySQL Conference (Santa Clara, Calif., Apr. 20-23)

Registration for the 2009 MySQL Conference & Expo, to be held April 20-23, 2009, in Santa Clara, California, is now open. Register by February 16, 2009, and save $200.

Posted at 09:27AM Jan 30, 2009 by GD in Events  | 

Optimizing MySQL Database Application Performance with Solaris Dynamic Tracing

This Sun BluePrints article describes how the use of Solaris Dynamic Tracing (DTrace) probes can help simplify MySQL database application tuning.

Posted at 08:00AM Jan 21, 2009 by CM and KP in BigAdmin  | 

Register for Webinar: MySQL, NetBeans & Rails (Jan. 27)

Developing MySQL-Backed Applications with NetBeans and JRuby-on-Rails

Learn to leverage the NetBeans IDE and the JRuby-on-Rails framework to deploy MySQL-backed applications on GlassFish in a LIVE technical webinar on Tuesday, January 27th.

Get Details and Register for the Webinar

Posted at 03:16AM Jan 15, 2009 by Tinu in NetBeans  | 

Updated: MySQL Resources for System Administrators on BigAdmin

Here are lots of new resources, including videos, scripts, training offers, and info on Sun Systems for MySQL Enterprise. This hub also links to sun.com resources such as MySQL database drivers, videos, podcasts, and a tour of MySQL Enterprise.

Posted at 08:00AM Dec 02, 2008 by CM and KP in BigAdmin  | 

Deploying MySQL Database in Solaris Cluster Environments for High Availability

This Sun BluePrints article explains the advantages of deploying MySQL database in a Solaris Cluster environment, while describing how to install and configure MySQL database in this scenario.

Posted at 08:00AM Dec 01, 2008 by CM and KP in BigAdmin  | 

Sun Campus Ambassadors Among Winners in Student Views and Reviews Contest

Sun has announced the winners in the second Student Views and Reviews contest, in which students wrote reviews that highlight creative uses of MySQL and GlassFish technologies. Among them are five Sun campus ambassadors.

Posted at 01:47PM Nov 25, 2008 by GD in Students  | 

MySQL Database Scale-out and Replication for High Growth Businesses

This Sun BluePrints paper addresses the primary ways MySQL installations can scale to meet increasing user demands, while still providing the flexibility and ease of use that single installations offer.

Posted at 08:00AM Nov 20, 2008 by CM and KP in BigAdmin  | 

Installation of MySQL 5.1 Cluster Software on Solaris 10 OS for x64 Platforms

Want a fault-tolerant MySQL database so your data is available even when a database server or storage component fails? This scenario uses MySQL 5.1 Cluster software on three Sun Fire X4100 M2 servers running the Solaris 10 OS for x64 platforms.

Posted at 09:00AM Nov 12, 2008 by CM and KP in BigAdmin  | 

Using Zmanda Backup and Recovery Software With Sun Gear

Zmanda and Sun engineers teamed up on these configuration guides:
- Sun Storage J4400 Array as Disk Storage for Zmanda's Amanda Enterprise 2.6 Software
- Using Sun Fire X4540 Server With Zmanda Recovery Manager 2.2 for MySQL

Posted at 09:00AM Nov 07, 2008 by CM and KP in BigAdmin  | 

Using Sun Java System Web Server With Sun Identity Manager and MySQL

Want to install Sun Identity Manager on top of a web server instead of an application server? This article shows how to do that using a MySQL database and also describes how to perform initial deployment tasks. 

Posted at 09:00AM Oct 24, 2008 by CM and KP in BigAdmin  |