Difference between mysql and sql server? Performance, features,...?

Question

What are the differences between MySQL and Sql server? What are the parameter to chose between the two?

Answer 1

Lots of differences.

Do you have any particular requirements?

Answer 2

Several questions here related to DB comparisons of various flavors:

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/481879/what-are-the-major-differences-between-databases

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/404776/why-isnt-postgresql-as-widespread-as-mysql

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/195353/where-to-find-a-good-reference-when-choosing-a-database

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/216601/postgressql-mysql-oracle-diferences

Answer 3

The paramater to choose between the two is the price tag. How much do you "expect" to pay for your database. If its zero then MySQL is probably good enough for you, if its 10k then SQL Server is probably good enough for you.

As for the actual differences, there are too many to list.

Answer 4

http://www.eggheadcafe.com/community/aspnet/13/10017564/difference-between-mysql.aspx refer this site