Databases
Adding to the Library Collection
I took the chance today to order some books from Amazon today to add to the library. Of course I’m still reading 2 current books Spring in Action and the MySQL Certification Study Guide in order to site the second MySQL Professional Certification Exam.
Read moreUpcoming MySQL Users Conference Presentation
I’ve been accepted to present at the MySQL Users Conference 2006 held in Santa Clara, California next year. My paper will be particularly targeting Oracle Developers, and will be combined with another presentation targeting Oracle DBA’s.
Read moreSpeaking at MySQL Users Group
I’m preparing to speak at the next MySQL Brisbane Users Group in Febraury 2006. My topic will be Know your competitor – A MySQL Developers Guide to Using Oracle Express Edition.
Read moreUpcoming Open Source Conference Presentation
I’ve been working recently on a paper I’m presenting to a conference in February 2006 titled Implementing Open Source for Optimal Business Performance. I’ve got the final glossy brochure yesterday so I now have something to show everybody.
Read moreResponses to some Oracle v’s MySQL Questions
I was asked a few questions by a reporter thru a collegue, here is an extract of the discussion. 1) Based on your initial experience with Oracle Database Express Edition, what are your initial thoughts on the product in terms of meeting developer needs?
Read moreHow can Oracle 10g Express Edition target MySQL?
As I mentioned earlier , is MySQL a target of the new Oracle 10g Express Edition. Maybe not specifically, but let’s assume it’s on the radar screen. What can Oracle do to woe MySQL users and developers?
Read moreOracle 10g Express Edition Target Audience. Is it MySQL?
Just where is Oracle planning on targeting the new Oracle 10g Express Edition? The obvious answer would be to counter the arch nemesis Microsoft, and the low end product offerings, like the MS SQL Server and the low end free engine MSDE.
Read moreOracle 10g Express, Free v’s Open Source and OFA
In lunching with an old Oracle Friend, the topic turned to Oracle 10g Express Edition, and we discussed the pros and cons for organisations. The first thing he asked me was, “Have you tried loading the database larger then the 4G limit yet”.
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