Modernizing the Use of Open Source Databases

The key reasons for using open source databases have long included transparency, crowdsourced innovation and avoidance of vendor lock-in. However, the top three open source databases have been around for over a decade – during which time we’ve seen significant changes in where and how databases are deployed, who is using them, and the operational environments and applications they are being used with. It’s time to reassess how, where, and in what form your organization leverages an open source database.

Join this panel session to hear from MariaDB technology leaders Max Mether, Manjot Singh, and Jonah Harris on critical decision criteria for optimizing the use of and investment in MariaDB, including questions like these:

• When should you use MariaDB Community Server vs. MariaDB Enterprise Server?
• What operational characteristics should you consider if moving to public cloud vs. private cloud or using cloud architectures at the edge?
• How does the size or diversity of your database user base impact your ability to use open source databases?
• When should you consider paying for service and support?
• How do you balance DIY and control with risk and cost?