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Is MongoDB Open Source? Is Planet Earth Flat?

Percona

We’re equally convinced on both counts, but in this blog article, we’re focusing on why MongoDB is not open source. Let’s start with this: MongoDB is accurately referred to as source-available software. To be clear, we are rock-solid in our stance that MongoDB is not open source.

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PostgreSQL vs. Oracle: Difference in Costs, Ease of Use & Functionality

Scalegrid

The unstoppable rise of open source databases. One database in particular is causing a huge dent in Oracle’s market share – open source PostgreSQL. See how open source PostgreSQL Community version costs compare to Oracle Standard Edition and Oracle Enterprise Edition. What’s causing this massive shift?

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HammerDB for Managers

HammerDB

HammerDB is a software application for database benchmarking. It enables the user to measure database performance and make comparative judgements about database hardware and software. Databases are highly sophisticated software, and to design and run a fair benchmark workload is a complex undertaking.

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PostgreSQL: Pgpool-II Use Cases and Benefits

Percona

PostgreSQL is a popular open source relational database management system many organizations use to store and manage their data. One of the key benefits of using PostgreSQL is its reliability, scalability, and performance. Two benchmarks from users can be found here: [1] [2] 4.

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10 tips for migrating from monolith to microservices

Dynatrace

Because they’re separate, they allow for faster release cycles, greater scalability, and the flexibility to test new methodologies and technologies. Many organizations also find it useful to use an open source observability tool, such as OpenTelemetry. An observability platform approach makes it easy to combine both methods.

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The Ultimate Guide to Database High Availability

Percona

Defining high availability In general terms, high availability refers to the continuous operation of a system with little to no interruption to end users in the event of hardware or software failures, power outages, or other disruptions. It also supports the flexibility and scalability of the database infrastructure.

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Why Choose a Third-Party Database Migration Service

Percona

Sure, database migration is complex, particularly when you’re looking to migrate from a proprietary database to an open source one. Which software is the best fit for your organization? Percona, for example, has helped hundreds of companies migrate to open source. What is the best path to migrate?