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What is the best GUI for managing MySQL 5.1 installation? Would like something as close to SQL Server's management tools as possible as that's where my experience is. The management client would need to run under Windows (XP, Vista (32 and 64-bit flavors), and 7 (32 and 64-bit flavors).
I have been using SqlYog for about several years now and am very happy with it. It has the best interface I have seen. Navicat is good, but SqlYog is better. Plus there are several "power" features that come in handy like the query builder tab.
The Pro version is about $70 but there is a free community version.
http://www.webyog.com/en/downloads.php
If you also have a PHP/Apache server, you can user phpMyAdmin or SQL Buddy. Otherwise, the MySQL GUI Tools (Query Browser and Administrator) are good.
Check out MySQL Administrator and other GUI tools here.
You might want to have a look at HeidiSQL. It's free and fast.
So far the closest thing I've found is Navicat Lite http://www.navicat.com/
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I want to start a web project in ASP.Net and still not decided which database to use. I have had experience with MSSQL and Oracle, but I want one that is free to the end user.
My options are: MySQL, Firebird and PostgreSQL.
What do you recommend and why?
Thanks for the support.
I've used MySql, PostgreSql, and MS Sql extensively. I would recommend MySql. It is easy to set up and configure, has all the features you will need, and is used by countless open source projects across the world, including Wordpress, which a ridiculous number of people use to power their websites.
I would use PostgreSql if you need more powerful and fine-grained support. It has been around a long time along with it's ancestors, and at one point powered the largest database in the world, a 2 petabyte database run by Yahoo.
For a simple web app, though, I would recommend MySql. It is used by more people, and is the de facto open source database.
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I am working on .NET environment.
Because of sql server express limitations (4gb max) I want to switch a free solution.
I am checking around and found out postgresql OR mysql would be great solution.
As I only worked on on MsSql, I want to learn which database would be easier for me to migrate all my existing data.
Also which database syntax (postgresql OR mysql) is closer sql MsSql syntax and structure.
So I can learn it faster.
Thanks for your help.
Hmmm... you will find language differences in either of those. I had that same choice a while ago and ended going to MySql due to its immense comunity.
Of course, if your only reason is the 4gb limitation I would not recommend switching (but that's just me). You should upgrade to SQL 2008 / 2012 which they both have 10gb limitation. Also, if you must know, there are other limitations such as using only 1 processor and I believe there's a RAM restriction as well. Anyway it shouldn't make a noticeable difference with small databases (<10g) and not-so-complicated queries.
If you want help in migrating from MSSQL to MySQL you should google for something like "MSSQL to MySQL Migration Toolkit" (I did that). It's fairly easy, you'll make the transition in no-time and most likely without any problems.
Best of luck
MySQL Workbench has a migration wizard. Is has some prerequisites for MS SQL, which are explained very clearly in the wizard help docs.
http://www.mysql.com/products/workbench/
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Hi have installed MySQL on my local PC. I want a front end so that i have a GUI for creating tables, inserting values etc.
I know about SQLYOG but i don't know if its free/open-source. I want to use it in my office, so I can't use pirated stuff.
Any other tool for GUI?
I sometimes really like the MySQL Workbench. It's available free for all the major platforms (Ubuntu, Mac, Windows etc. and the advantage compared to tools like phpMyAdmin is, that you
have a nice environment for designing your database and not only a tool for querying
don't need to setup a Apache/IIS for running the tool
Use phpMyAdmin, it's open-source & has some great GUI features.
My choice is "Toad for MySQL". It is a freeware.
http://www.quest.com/toad-for-mysql/
try phpmyadmin.I think it is what you are looking for.
i would recommend one of standalone tools instead of setting up whole php/apache stack
i'm not using any of those but quick googling provides some options: mysql workbench, sql yog, sequel pro, heidi sql
I usually use phpMyAdmin if web access is required or I have LAMP stack setup, or otherwise I use MySQL Workbench.
At work I also use SqlDbx which is pretty awesome and does what I need.
I like to use this tool, it is a nice graphic interface that will generate the needed SQL when you save it. You can then just run the SQL on your database.
http://code.google.com/p/wwwsqldesigner/
You can download the free version of SQLyog here: https://code.google.com/p/sqlyog/downloads/list
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Are there any programs with a gui which let you create a MySQL database, create tables, define the primary and foreign keys and insert data? I am tired of having to use the mysql command line client, very tedious.
I suggest you use phpMyAdmin. There is also MySQL Workbench.
MySQL Query Browser (MySQL)
pgAdmin III (PostgreSQL)
Allround Automations PL/SQL Developer (Oracle)
SQL Server Management Studio (SQL Server)
these app arn't free but useful :
SQLYOG
Navicat
SQLyog Community Edition. The Community Edition is Free & Open Source under GPL license.
If you happen to be using Mac OSX, I highly recommend http://www.sequelpro.com/ (it's free and awesome).
Toad is free and very powerful
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Can you recommend a good MySQL stored procedure debugger?
Extra points if it is open source, and works in linux :)
It's neither open source (but freeware) nor works in linux, but Toad® for MySQL should be able to assist you in debugging stored procedures on a Windows client.
I have used SQLYog MySQL editor and it has some nice features. Unfortunately it does not really meet your criteria. There is a community edition though, so its half way there.
I don't know if this would meet your requirement but it's the only thing that comes to mind.
Edit: This may also be helpful but it doesn't quite meet either the free or available on Linux test.
Please try the following MySQL debugger that supports breakpoints, a call stack, a variables evaluation, watches of any routines (procedures, function and even triggers)
http://www.devart.com/dbforge/mysql/studio/code-debugger.html.
But, unfortunately, it runs only on Windows.
The best mysql debugger is in dbForge Studio for MySQL! (imho)
You can try Illatis StepIn, debug MySQL stored procedures in Windows and Linux. See this page: http://www.illatis.com/downloads/downloads.php.
Cheers