Which Should I Use: MySQL Enterprise or MySQL Community Server?

When it comes to using MySQL, you have choices. It is important to understand the differences.

• MySQL Enterprise
• MySQL Community Server
• What is the Difference?
• Recommended Solution for Business Requirements

What is MySQL Enterprise?

MySQL Enterprise is a proven and trusted platform that combines MySQL database software, monitoring & advisory services, and support to ensure your business achieves the highest levels of reliability, security, and uptime. MySQL Enterprise subscriptions include:

• MySQL Enterprise Server which is the most reliable, secure and up-to-date version of the world's most popular open source database
• The MySQL Enterprise Monitor provides monitoring and automated Advisors to help you eliminate security vulnerabilities, improve replication, optimize performance, and more
• MySQL Technical Support enables you to get your toughest technical questions answered quickly.
• MySQL Consultative Support, available with MySQL Enterprise Platinum gives you tailored advise from the MySQL Support team on how to properly design and tune your MySQL servers, schema, queries, and replication set-up for better performance.

What is MySQL Community Server?

MySQL Community Server is the world's most popular open source database to the open source community.

• Freely available under the open source GPL license

What is the Difference between MySQL Enterprise and MySQL Community Server?

To better understand the differences between MySQL Enterprise and MySQL Community Server, use this grid and the information below:

MySQL Enterprise is available in 4 tiers, Basic, Silver, Gold and Platinum. This grid illustrates the features and benefits for MySQL Enterprise Platinum customers. For the complete list of benefits and features in MySQL Enterprise subscriptions, visit the Features page.

MySQL Enterprise is the recommended solution if you meet *any* of the following business requirements:

Additional Resources

Service Levels

• Choose the MySQL Enterprise service level that best meets your needs

White Papers

• Overview of MySQL Enterprise
• Technical Overview of the MySQL Enterprise Monitor
• Business Overview of the MySQL Enterprise Monitor
• MySQL High Availability Solutions
• A Look at MySQL 5.0 Performance Benchmarks

Demos

• Demo: Monitor Your MySQL Servers
• Demo: Get Your "Virtual MySQL DBA Assistant"
• Demo: Customize Your MySQL Advisors

Webinars

• Maximizing the Value of your MySQL Subscription: Eliminate security vulnerabilities, improve replication and optimize performance with the Monitoring and Advisory Services
• MySQL Performance Tuning Best Practices
• Best Practices for Securing MySQL 5.0
• Next Version of MySQL Network for the Enterprise: New services to make DBAs' more productive