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Agency Based Discussion => iStockPhoto.com => Topic started by: zorki on October 11, 2007, 19:14

Title: iStock database problems
Post by: zorki on October 11, 2007, 19:14

In a former life, about three years ago, I was working as a database engineer on very large database system using SQL Server and Oracle and I had about 20 years experience with database systems. Things haven't changed that much in three years and I am flabbergasted by the fact that IS trying to run a computer system as large and complex as they are off of MySQL!!! Oracle, Microsoft and IBM all have systems that could easily handle the load they describe without a hiccup... IS spend a little money (well, OK a lot of money) and upgrade to some real software!!! sorry for the vent... back to your normal programming ;D

Title: Re: iStock database problems
Post by: cathyslife on October 14, 2007, 07:21

I've heard the same thing from other programmers. Truly baffling.

Title: Re: iStock database problems
Post by: yingyang0 on October 14, 2007, 10:12

In their latest update they said they were switching (if you read it carefully). They say their switching away from the Master-Slave configuration, meaning away from MySQL.