This is the second portion of the reason to use MySQL as referring to MySQL AB (2007), as one of the database management application for businesses purposes. Below are the reason shown;
MySQL AB (2007), "MySQL AB :: Top 10 Reasons to Use MySQL",
http://www.mysql.com/why-mysql/toptenreasons.html
- Strong data protection. MySQL offers unique security features to ensure database informations are kept safe in the database management servers. It also support SSH (Secure SHell) and SSL (Secure Socket Layar) secure connection to prevent data being tapped by unauthorized user.
- Comprehensive application development. MySQL provide wide variety of tools and functionality to able to support every application development need. Embedded plug-in libraries, connectors and drivers are also included in MySQL.
- Management Ease. With all the tools and functionality provided, it will ease up the administration and management of the database server. Indirectly, huge amount of time are being saved.
- Open source freedom and support 24 x 7. With open source, developer able to modify or tune the code according to their desire without any much difficulty or legal protocol required for it. MySQL also provide services support and professional services to assist the developer.
- Lowest total cost of ownership. MySQL database server application is freeware and it can save thousand of dollars for the businesses organization. Not only in term of the cost of purchasing the application but also save time, does not require to purchase expensive hardware or software to operate the database management server, easy to maintain, avoid wasting time for troubleshooting and to name a few.
MySQL AB (2007), "MySQL AB :: Top 10 Reasons to Use MySQL",
http://www.mysql.com/why-mysql/toptenreasons.html
