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 No matter how simple a dish is, it requires balance and the right mix of ingredients to ensure that it's a winner. The smooth integration of Sun and MySQL is a great illustration of a perfect match. I'm pleased to report integration is on track since Sun acquired MySQL, maker of the world's leading open source database, last January.
The reason is that our development and business models are nearly identical. Both Sun and MySQL invest in very high quality free software and the cultivation of large open source communities, then turn our efforts to monetization — in other words, the sale of commercial support and services for companies that want it.
So what does this mean to you? Well, Sun is offering global enterprise-class support and services for MySQL, enabling customers worldwide to reduce risk and take advantage of Sun and community innovation.
Get MySQL for Free, and Sun Support If You Need It
Yes. That means you can test out MySQL for free, use it, adopt it and expect Class A support from Sun — should you require it. Support can help you achieve unlimited scale with the market-leading open database for the network economy, on your choice of platform.
Does this mean that we are not working with Oracle anymore? No. Just as our partnership with Microsoft does not diminish our focus on the Solaris Operating System, our relationship with Oracle is based on offering choice to customers without compromising our commitment to high quality delivery and support.
The team here is now looking at organizing a series of MySQL road shows to various cities. Stay tuned for more info. In the meantime, don't hesitate to try the world's leading open source database anytime you fancy.
I hope you find the winning mix for your environment.
Best regards,
Lionel Lim
President, Asia South
Chief of Staff, Asia Pacific
Sun Microsystems
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