Rpm

Databases MySQL

The case against using rpm packaging for MySQL

Ronald Bradford
August 11, 2010

In some environments using a distro package management system may* provide benefits including handling dependencies and providing a simpler approach when there are no dedicated DBA or SA resources. However, the incorrect use can result in pain and in this instance production downtime.

Databases Linux MySQL

Understanding installing MySQL rpm versions

Ronald Bradford
December 16, 2009

I have a problem with an easy way to install MySQL via rpm without resorting to specifying the exact point release of MySQL. Presently my local yum repository has versions of 5.