MySQL as the Go-To Database
Overall Satisfaction with MySQL
I use MySQL as a storage database in the context of machine log parsing and analysis. We have integrations between MySQL and our SIEM tool that allows us to store data in MySQL, but also access via our SIEM software for further in depth analysis. We store data across data of tables in MySQL for efficient organization and quick access.
Pros
- Easy integration with a wide variety of software tools
- Ease of scalability as our capacity increases
- Very fast and efficient searching
Cons
- Could use enhancements to the debug tools
- Not as efficient at very large database sizes
- Not always as stable as I would prefer
- Easy integration between other software
- Transaction speed
- Scalability
- Reduced the overhead from creating custom integrations between software tools and the storage database
- Increased efficiency when moving data from MySQL - saves so much time!
- Has helped us eliminate other less efficient storage software tools and focus on only using MySQL
The primary reason we use MySQL instead of MongoDB is because we are in a large, legacy enterprise environment. MySQL works well and has all the necessary integrations with the various other software tools in our company's suite. Additionally, MySQL is a relational database which is a necessary feature for the environment I'm currently working in.
Do you think MySQL delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with MySQL's feature set?
Yes
Did MySQL live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of MySQL go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy MySQL again?
Yes
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