Reducing cost without gambling on reliability
The financial case for open-source databases is credible when licence [...]
How long does an open-source migration take?
There is no reliable generic timetable. The duration depends on [...]
What happens if an open-source project changes its licence?
The effect depends on the licence, version, distribution model and [...]
Is commercial support available for open-source databases?
Yes. Support may be supplied by platform vendors, independent specialists [...]
What does migrating from a commercial database to PostgreSQL or MySQL involve?
The work usually includes a compatibility assessment, schema and code [...]
Can PostgreSQL or MySQL handle enterprise workloads?
Both are mature database platforms used in enterprise environments. Whether [...]
Is open-source software cheaper than proprietary software?
It can be. The licence fee may be lower or [...]
