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MySQL on Windows - Good Idea?

Posted by Cliff on from the sensible-use-of-resources dept.

mikeballer asks: "We currently run our website from a shared hosting environment, with ASP and MS SQL Server. We will be moving to a dedicated host, and to save money, we are considering transitioning to MySQL while remaining in a Windows environment. I had read the Windows-vs-Unix section of the MYSQL documentation, but what is Slashdot's perspective on the performance of MySQL in a Windows environment?"

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  1. What about 2 servers? by alta · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I read the doc you mentioned and that 4000 port limit thing seems like it may be killer, depending on the type of connection you have. I know a lot of hosting companies sell both Linux AND windows servers. Have you considered keeping a windows server for the ASP and getting a linux box to run SQL? You'd also have the advantage of seperate servers/seperate functions.

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