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Test Drive Sun's Systems, Ideal for MySQL Deployments

MySQL is the world's most popular open source database with proven advantages in delivering high performance, supreme reliability, ease of use, and dramatic cost savings. When coupled with Sun's award winning server and storage platforms, MySQL users are already enjoying the benefits of extreme scalability and breakthrough eco-efficiency, with global 24 x 7 support to ensure continuous operation.

How to Apply for an Offer

1. Apply for system from Sun: Apply for the Sun system of your choice, the Sun Fire X4275 Server or the Sun SPARC Enterprise T5220 Server.

2. Apply for software from MySQL: Separately, apply for the MySQL Enterprise 60-day trial. If you purchase the Try and Buy unit, you are eligible for 25% off the purchase price of MySQL Enterprise Gold per server per year subscription. View additional details.

3. During the trial period, the Try and Buy unit is covered by warranty support. If you purchase the Try and Buy unit, you are eligible for in-warranty pricing on SunSpectrum Support that provides integrated hardware and OS support for your system. 		Support for MySQL software is according to the terms of the MySQL Enterprise 60-Day Trial. The Sun Try and Buy Program is subject to the Try and Buy Program Rules. Approval by Sun for the system does not constitute approval by MySQL for the software or support, or vice versa.

At A Glance

  • Up to 3x higher performance, headroom for rapid growth
  • Virtualization reduces power and space by 4x
  • 10x improvements in price/performance
  • 98% to 99.99% availability improvement, simplified administration
  • 4x faster time to market, 3x fewer developers
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White Papers and Datasheets

Blueprint
- Optimizing MySQL on Sun X64 Servers and Storage
- Configuring Logical Domains for MySQL Consolidation

Solution Brief
- SugarCRM / MySQL on Sun Open Enterprise Stack

White Papers
- A Guide to Lower Database TCO
- MySQL Enterprise: Enterprise-Class Open Source Software

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Discussion Forums:

  • The MySQL discussion forums are interactive message boards for sharing ideas and insights.

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Recommended Sun Trial Systems

Sun Servers Recommended for MySQL Performance & Scaling:
Sun Fire X4275 Server

Learn more about driving faster MySQL performance with Sun Systems for MySQL solutions using the new Intel Xeon 5500 Processor series

Sun Servers Recommended for Consolidating MySQL and Web Applications:
Sun SPARC Enterprise T5220 Server

Learn more about scaling out MySQL environments with Sun Systems for MySQL Virtualization solution

Perspectives and Testimonials

  • Digitar, US Messaging Security Provider replaced HP servers running MySQL on Linux with Sun systems and saw close to 5x higher performance with 10x better price/performance.
  • Fotolog, the world's largest photo-blogging community and the 18th most trafficked Internet site with 100% year on year growth deployed MySQL on Sun systems and experienced 3x higher performance in 3x less power and space, with the ability to scale to over 100m page views.

See other experiences of users running MySQL on Sun Systems:
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