On Thu, Oct 12, 2006 at 04:22:21PM -0600, David Bishop wrote: > > 5) mysql as the database to hold the aliases, uids, usernames, and > passwords (of course?). We're looking for this to scale, and nothing > says scalability and 'enterpriseness' like throwing stuff in a database. > I know that I have been "flamed" in the past for my insistence that people stay away from MySQL. So, here I go again: please don't use MySQL. I know that they have gotten better of late, but their new features are just that: new. There are superior free choices of databases out there. I know some folks prefer Firebird, though I cannot say anything about it one way or the other as I am not familiar with it. However, I would highly recommend PostgreSQL. Escpecially if you are looking for great scalability, I believe PostrgeSQL is the best you can get without shelling out $$$$ for DB2 or Oracle. Regards, -Roberto -- Roberto C. Sanchez http://people.connexer.com/~roberto http://www.connexer.com
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