[Opinion] Prefered Database? (1 Viewer)

[revs]

I'll be reinstalling my HTPC soon, and am just making a list of all the software that needs installing, going well so far.

Currently use mySQL and everything is fine. However I just wanted to see what the general opinion was on the "best" database. I realise it is personal oppinion.

However - has anyone noticed that one is better than the other? one more optimized etc? What do the developers genrally use?

 

[revs]

Seems like most people are voting for MSSQL so far - anyone have a reason? or is it "just because"?

 

[Paranoid Delusion]

revs

I have used both and to be frank never had a problem with either, the only advice i would give is limit the amount of memory used by mssql, as per the forum manual sql install instructions.

Otherwise there are no plus points to each of these databases for MP use.

 

[revs]

That was my thoughts, however every now and then I read about how one or the other is better than the other.

I may just go for MSSQL as its what I use daily at work, so more familiar with!

 

[milhouse]

That's why I went with SQL Server - familiarity. Every once ina while you have to roll up your sleeves and fix something, and knowing what you are doing is important to me.

 

[Bagal]

Pretty much the same with me, I use mssql because I use it at work and because I've found it easier to use than mysql, although to be fair the last time I used mysql was a few years ago...