MySQL and SCAMP
John Boland
SCO Support
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Overview
 What is SCAMP?
 What is MySQL?
 Network Subscriptions
 Downloading MySQL
 Installation of MySQL
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What is SCAMP?
 SCO + MySQL =
SCAMP, “The Better Stack™
 The combination of SCO UNIX and MySQL represent the very best in open standards and open source software. Both SCO OpenServer 6 and MySQL Pro are industry-leading products.
SCO OpenServer 6 and MySQL now are available together to provide an open solution for installations for both large and small businesses.
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The SCAMP Stack
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SCAMP Promotion
MySQL SCAMP Pack
Promotion
SCAMP Stack End User Promotional
Bundle
SCO OpenServer 6 Starter Edition, 2
Users, 1 CPU, 1GB
2-Incident Call Pack for OpenServer 6
3 Additional Users
MySQL Network Basic, 1-Year
Subscription
TOTAL
SCAMP Stack VSP/OEM
Promotional Bundle
SCO OpenServer 6 Starter Edition, 2
Users, 1 CPU, 1GB
3 Additional Users
MySQL Pro OEM License
TOTAL
MSRP
5-Users
$820.00
$1027.00
$495.00
$815.00
$3157.00
5-Users
$820.00
$495.00
$815.00
$2130.00
Promo
5-Users
$1370.00
5-Users
$1370.00
SAVINGS
$1787.00
$760.00
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MySQL AB
 MySQL AB is a Swedish privately-held company founded in 1995
 Operations in 24 countries, around 240 staff
 MySQL is a database product (Oracle, Ingres,
PostgreSQL, Informix)
 Almost all database products implement SQL, which is an ANSI standard
 MySQL is available with OpenSource and
Commercial Licenses
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MySQL Databases
 MySQL provide two database Products:
 MySQL Classic uses MyISAM as the database engine
 For more info see: http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/myisam-storage-engine.html
 MySQL Pro uses InnoDB as the database engine
 For more info see: http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/innodb-overview.html
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MySQL Database Versions
 For SCO OpenServer 6.0.0:
 The original media included MySQL 4.1.10
 MySQL removed from March 2006 media recut
 MySQL current versions include:
 MySQL 5.0.17c
 Version supported by MySQL Network Subscription
 MySQL 5.0.21
 Leading edge version not officially supported
 MySQL 4.1.16
 Version supported by MySQL Network Subscription
 MySQL 5.1.x is currently in Beta
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What’s New in Version 5.0?
MySQL 5.0
Performance Reliability Ease of Use
• Stored Procedures
• Cluster query push down
• Query optimizations
• Archive Engine
• InnoDB storage improvements
• SQL Mode
• Triggers
• Views
• Precision Math
• Distributed Transactions
• Cluster object support
• Instance Manager
• Information Schema
• Cursors
• Enhanced GUI Tools
• Migration Toolkit
Faster Better Increased
Manageability
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MySQL Licenses
 MySQL is provided with one of two Licenses:
 The GPL license:
 The GNU GPL is intended for open source usage of MySQL, where applications based on MySQL are also distibuted under the GPL
 The Commercial license (Also known as OEM
License)
 Commercial licensing is intended for commercial usage of
MySQL, where applications based on MySQL can be distributed without publishing the source.
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MySQL Business Model
Free
Community
Edition
Software tested by
Community + basic MySQL
AB testing
Available under GPL
Release early & often cycle
(3 to 4 weeks)
Bleeding edge
No maintenance SLA
Not supported
No ISV certification
Great for open source developers & technology enthusisats
Subscription
MySQL Network
Software fully tested, certified and optimized by MySQL AB
PRO Edition (Transactions enabled)
RTU is via the GPL
Enterprise release cycles
(6 to 9 months)
Annual Subscription
Update Advisor
Technical Alert Advisor
Knowledge Base
Production Support
Indemnification
OEM License
Perpetual, non_GPL License
Software fully tested, certified and optimized by MySQL AB
Sales to OEMs/ISVs and
Enterprises
One time fee, non-GPL nonviral license, no product updates
Optional Support Agreement available (break/fix)
Developer Support via Prof
Svcs
Updates via optional support agreement
Great for enterprise customers
Great for OEMs, ISVs
& VARs
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MySQL Network Subscriptions
 SCO sell four levels of MySQL support
 Basic
 Silver
 Gold
 Platinum
 SCO is the only MySQL partner to offer all four levels of support
 SCO also sell
 OEM/Commercial Licenses
 Consulting packages
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MySQL Network Subscriptions
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MySQL Network Registration Process
 Customer purchases MySQL Subscription from SCO
Partner
 SCO Partner provides a registration code to Customer
 Customer enters MySQL registration code at MySQL web site to register giving access to:
 Certified Downloads
 Knowledge Base
 Updates and Technical Alerts
 MySQL AB will notify SCO of registration
 SCO Support create Support account and notify
Customer
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Downloading MySQL
 For the Community Edition got to:
 http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/
 or
 http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/5.0.html
 Network Subscription customers use:
 https://network.mysql.com/
 And choose the “ Certified Software ” link
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Installing and using MySQL
 Before installing see:
 What is Support Level Supplement (SLS) OSS704A, the Perl and PHP Upgrades for MySQL 5?
 http://www.sco.com/ta/126503
 How do I install and start to use MYSQL Community v5.0.18?
 http://www.sco.com/ta/126347
 How do I install and start to use MYSQL Pro
Certified Server v5.0.17 or v4.1.16?
 http://www.sco.com/ta/126471
 How do I install and start to use MYSQL Community v5.0.19 or v5.0.21?
 http://www.sco.com/ta/126457
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Questions
John Boland
SCO Support
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