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This document summarizes a presentation comparing PostgreSQL and MySQL databases. It outlines the strengths and weaknesses of each, including PostgreSQL's strong advanced features and flexible licensing but lack of integrated replication, and MySQL's replication capabilities but immature security and programming models. It also discusses common application types for each database and provides an overview of the EnterpriseDB company.
Discussion about trends affecting open source databases including competition for dominance.
Highlights of PostgreSQL strengths: advanced features, security, data integrity, flexible licensing, and community support.
Discussion on major weaknesses of PostgreSQL including lack of replication, upgrade challenges, performance issues, and limited third-party support.
Highlights strengths of MySQL, focusing on integrated replication, performance advantages, diverse storage engines, corporate backing, and popularity.
Discussion on weaknesses of MySQL including security flaws, scalability problems, transactions issues, and a closed community model.
Variety of application types suitable for MySQL and PostgreSQL, discussing use cases from web apps to operational data stores.
Overview of EnterpriseDB, highlighting its PostgreSQL expertise, customer base, partnerships, and products.
Introduction to Postgres Plus features including Oracle compatibility and additional components.
Examples of successful customer transitions to PostgreSQL and EnterpriseDB solutions.
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