Re: postfix + dspam + mysql + (imap & pop) for virtual domains and relaying
On Thu, Oct 12, 2006 at 06:38:06PM -0400, Roberto C. Sanchez wrote:
> 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.
I'll keep that in mind, and do some benchmarks. Having said that,
please (everyone) don't let this devolve into another my vs pg flamewar.
I'm pretty sure we all know everyone's various positions already... :-)
David
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