Data Methods - a Blog on Database Innovation

MySQL 5.1 beta release cycle started in March of 2006 with the 5.1.7 Release. Last week, 15 beta and 9 RC releases later, MySQL 5.1 GA came out.
Many blogs have been written and published about new MySQL features included in this release. Some other blogs discussed its engineering quality. Indeed, just go to the MySQL [...]

Last weekend I attended OpenSQL Camp, which was held November 14-16 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Among about 100 attendees from many countries were open source legends and community leaders, database product architects, developers, hackers, consultants, bloggers, and DBAs.
Open SQL Camp was a great success and a pleasure to attend. It was truly an [...]