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Trying to get started - first some DB quesitons

williamgh — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:09:42 GMT

Typically, I'm developing backend and web site database stuff while not having to manage the actual hardware and software myself, so my new role seems a little daunting and I apologize in advance for having to inquire about basic stuff. I believe that I read that the 3.2 basic installer versions com

Re: Trying to get started - first some DB quesitons

mrogers — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 22:19:29 GMT

The mysql database is not 'embedded' and can be suitable for production use.

Alfresco used to ship with a couple of databases that were suitable for demo use only.   They wern't good enough and have been discontinued.

Upgrading from Alfresco community to enterprise should be painless.   And if it isn't then it will be Alfresco support's job to sort out your problems.

Re: Trying to get started - first some DB quesitons

williamgh — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:57:50 GMT

Doesn't the default installer come with MySQL? If I am advised to supply my own MySQL, is there some limitation if I used the Community version like there is with SQL Express?

When I mentioned my question regarding the future possibility of converting to a different system, I had other venders in mind. Is there anything that you can note of consideration of extracting my files when doing away with Alfresco?

-William

Re: Trying to get started - first some DB quesitons

mrogers — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:56:35 GMT

Yes the default installer comes with MySql or you can set up mysql yourself and have alfresco use that. There's no difference.

If and when you want to extract your files simply copy them out via one of the file system projections, ftp, cifs, webDav etc.

Re: Trying to get started - first some DB quesitons

williamgh — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 01:22:49 GMT

Fantastic feedback Mr Rogers.

This would be a good a run before dropping $8k on a conventional system that doesnt have as many capabilities. I just hope I dont find it too complicated to configure and install addons. …you guys may see more of me.

thx for the help