Convincing current host to offer MySQL

Anon

I recently sent a request to my current web host asking for MySQL. I told him if he cannot provide the service, I will be forced to move elsewhere. Here is his reply, maybe someone can help me answer his questions:

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There are two issues with providing SQL support - CPU Horsepower, and security. If we were to offer SQL support, it would be in the form of a third plan or for only Plan C customers and it would result in a price increase, since we would prefer to set up an additional cluster to handle SQL.

That aside, we come to the security issue - the only question I have here (I'm a Microsoft SQL user myself and have never touched mySQL). I'm not exactly sure how mySQL handles user accounts and database security for multiple hosting clients. I know how Windows 2000 handles it with basic 'nt users' but an unlimited license for SQL 2000 is about $18,000 so there really is no way to justify that cost for the prices we charge for HOSTRONIX plans. mySQL does provide a realistic alternative since there are no licensing fees, but I'll need to do some research on it before a decision can be made. Any information you have (personal experience) that you could share with me would be appreciated.

lelij

When installing mySQL, an "Admin" database called "mySQL" is created, containing a table "User" ( similar as in SQL server ).
In this table "User" you can define user accounts, domains, and passwords and define the rights each user has ( select, delete, etc).

When a user attempts to connect to a database, mySQL will first check the rights the authenticated user has and process accordingly.

van__

Ummmmmmm...
I really wouldn't stick around there.
Any host that does not offer SQL databases has their head firmly planted ... (explicit deleted) ...

"I'm not exactly sure how mySQL handles user accounts and database security for multiple hosting clients."

...whatever.

Look, if this guy doesn't know anything about MySQL he's clearly ignorant on the most basic requirements for any hosting plan.
Really though, MySQL has been around for awhile in all sorts of flavors and every ligit host has it on their base packages. The fact that this guy professes ignorance about it clearly shows that not only does he lack knowledge of software and services, but he is utterly inept within just keeping up on his professed industry.

Go elsewhere, you don't need to be funding this mindless NT clown.