MySQL Database Available on IBM eServer zSeries

Leading Open Source Database Strengthens Offerings for IBM Platforms with Linux for the Mainframe and Enhanced AIX Support

SEATTLE, WA - (January 13, 2003) - MySQL AB, developer of the world's most popular open source database, today announced that the MySQL™ database is available on IBM eServer zSeries running Linux. With MySQL for Linux on zSeries, developers can create MySQL-based applications for the IBM mainframe, a family of powerful enterprise servers designed for secure, heavy-load e-business and enterprise applications. MySQL also announced enhanced support for IBM's AIX operating system.

"The thousands of e-businesses that rely on IBM's mainframe can now leverage MySQL's performance and stability to build powerful, yet affordable, database applications," said Michael Widenius, MySQL CTO and co-founder. "IBM eServer zSeries is industrial strength and provides an excellent platform for MySQL developers to scale up, as necessary. Linux on zSeries is now part of the extensive list of open source and proprietary platforms supported by the MySQL database."

IBM eServer zSeries is designed to manage the high-performance data and transaction requirements of next generation e-business. The mainframe offers an affordable, manageable infrastructure that can handle almost any growth requirements, in a stable, highly secure environment.

The MySQL database server embodies a unique software architecture that maximizes performance and stability. Extensive re-use of pieces of code within the software and a streamlined, but functionally-rich, feature set have resulted in a database management system with speed, reliability, power and ease of deployment. Linux on zSeries adds to the wide range of platforms supported by MySQL, including all major Linux distributions as well as Unix, Mac OS X and Windows operating systems.

"IBM eServer zSeries for Linux is designed to allow businesses to consolidate server farms, delivering lower total cost of ownership, easier managability and flexibility," said Susan Dekeukelaere, IBM Program Director Linux Marketing. "With today's announcement, MySQL for Linux will now enable developers to take advantage of the benefits of the mainframe, allowing them to achieve server consolidation, with a low cost, open source database."

Enhanced AIX Support

While MySQL has been available on IBM's AIX operating system, MySQL AB has recently enhanced its support for AIX. "We have now added AIX to the list of native, fully supported platforms for which we can offer our 24-hour support options," noted Widenius.

Availability

MySQL for Linux on IBM eServer zSeries and for the IBM AIX operating system are now available for download at www.mysql.com/products/index.html.

MySQL AB will be showcasing the MySQL database on a zSeries server at the LinuxWorld Conference & Expo in New York, January 22-24, at the IBM booth.

About MySQL

MySQL AB develops, markets and supports the MySQL database server, the world's most popular open source database. With an estimated 4 million installations and 27,000 downloads per day, MySQL quickly becoming the core of many high-volume, business-critical applications. Major corporations such as Yahoo!, Lucent Technologies, Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment, Motorola, NASA, Silicon Graphics, HP, Xerox and Cisco rely on the ultra-fast, highly-reliable MySQL database. MySQL is available under the free software/open source GNU General Public License (GPL) or a non-GPL commercial license. For more information about MySQL, please go to www.mysql.com.

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