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One of the best MySQL servers I have used
Updated November 28, 2020

One of the best MySQL servers I have used

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with Percona Server for MySQL

Percona Server for MySQL is being used by the technology department for storing information regarding our customers, products, and other entities.
  • High availability
  • Great security
  • Enterprise-level features in the fully open-source version
  • Easy to install and use
  • UX can be improved
  • Needs better documentation
  • Pricing can be a bit of an issue
  • We could cut the server cost
  • Improve security
  • More stability

Do you think Percona Server for MySQL delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Percona Server for MySQL's feature set?

Yes

Did Percona Server for MySQL live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Percona Server for MySQL go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Percona Server for MySQL again?

Yes

It is well suited for setting up reliable and secure database servers with all the advantages of an RDBMS.
Like every RDBMS, horizontal scaling could be a problem for Percona.

Using Percona Server for MySQL

Evaluating Percona Server for MySQL and Competitors

Yes - We replaced MariaDB with Percona Server for MySQL.
We could get the features of an enterprise server without spending any money on it.
I probably wouldn't change anything.

Percona Server for MySQL Support

One needs to pay for support.

Using Percona Server for MySQL

It is easy to install and use. Using it along with Percona Monitoring and Management makes it even easier to use.