SkySQL provides MySQL support and services as an alternative to Oracle. The presentation introduces SkySQL's reference architecture, which is a conceptual structure for IT systems built around MySQL. It includes components like integration tools, migration tools, monitoring, provisioning via the SkySQL Manager, Configurator and Tuner, as well as infrastructure and applications. The architecture is scalable, adaptable, cloud-ready and provides a complete database solution with integration, provisioning, support and improvements over time.

1. Leveraging the
SkySQL Reference
Architecture
for High Availability
Kaj Arnö HighLoad++
EVP Products Moscow 3-4 Oct 2011
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2. Intro to
SkySQL
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3. SkySQL Ab
• Funded by:
–MySQL AB founders Monty Widenius and David
Axmark
–US Investment group OnCorps.org
• Operating in 13 countries, with 90% of the
team ex-MySQL® AB employees
• Backed by:
–Product Engineering MontyProgram Ab
–Top Community contributors and End Users
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4. SkySQL Goals
• To be #1 worldwide provider of MySQL®-
related offerings
• To build a profitable, sustainable commercial
business while preserving open source
values
• To raise the bar on the quality of MySQL®
service and support
• To ensure and promote competition
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5. SkySQL Offering
• SkySQL Enterprise Subscriptions
–Monitoring, Administration and End User tools
–L0 to L3 Technical and Consultative Support on the
most famous and used MySQL® distributions and
forks
• SkySQL Consulting
– Top class team for MySQL® technology
–Extended service offering from Health Check to
continuous administration
• SkySQL Training
– MySQL® Training and Certification
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6. SkySQL Customer (shortlist)
“When MySQL became part of Oracle, we
grew increasingly concerned in regards to
future support services especially given
Oracle’s pricing history,” said Thomas
Waibel, CFO for BörseGo. “As we
assessed alternatives, we were delighted to
find SkySQL – a familiar team with a
proven track record providing enterprise-
class support and service at a compelling
price point.”
“…We highly recommend SkySQL for
their ability to quickly understand the “We chose to renew with SkySQL because it could offer us a
domain they need to operate in and for more cost-effective, yet still highly competitive enterprise-class
their expertise in MySQL Cluster.” software and support solution for our MySQL databases…
SkySQL offers MySQL customers like Easyflirt.com a highly
compelling alternative to Oracle software, service, and
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7. MySQL ® Database
“The world’s most
famous open source
database”

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19. What a Journey!
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20. MySQL and Its Ecosystem Today
• A complete stack of innovative
technologies
• An affordable solution for the
Enterprise
• The de-facto standard for the Cloud
• A vibrant community
• An increasing number of technology
providers
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21. SkySQL Reference
Architecture
A new journey begins...

22. Introducing SkySQL Reference
Architecture
The Most
Comprehensive
Architecture
Around MySQL®
Scalable, Adaptable
and Cloud-ready
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23. What is the SkySQL Reference
Architecture?
• A conceptual structure and logical
organisation of IT systems built around
MySQL®
• An evolving set of products that fit
together
• A partnership ecosystem with the best
of breed from MySQL AB times
• A complete database solution available
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24. The SkySQL Reference Architecture
Implementation
• Component selection and testing
• Module integration
• Provisioning
• Simplified monitoring and administration
• Technical services and support
• Solutions validation
• Improvements and new releases
• Knowledge sharing
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25. SkySQL Reference Architecture
Components
Integration
Integration
Integration
Tools
Tools
Tools
Migration
Migration
Migration
Tools Custom
Tools
Tools Apps
Administratio Reporting
n & DW
MySQL®
Monitoring Database CRM
Storage Engines
&
Provisioning Plugins
Extensions CMS
Plugins
Plugins
Web Apps &
Frameworks
Infrastructu
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26. SkySQL Reference Architecture
Components
Integration
Integration
Tools
Tools
Migration
Migration
Tools
Tools
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27. SkySQL Reference
Architecture
...SkySQL Provisioning

28. SkySQL Provisioning
SkySQL
Manager
SkySQL
SkySQL
Configurator
SkySQL
Tuner
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29. SkySQL Provisioning
SkySQL
Manager
SkySQL
Knowledg
Configurator e
Sharing
Downloader
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30. SkySQL Configurator
http://config.skysql.com
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31. SkySQL Configurator
http://config.skysql.com
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32. SkySQL Configurator
http://config.skysql.com
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33. SkySQL Configurator
http://config.skysql.com
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34. Stay Tuned!
• SkySQL Configurator
– More options
– Basic and advanced interface
– Profiles
• SkySQL Tuner
– More platforms
– Selective download/updates
– SkySQL Downloader
• SkySQL Manager
– Administration/Monitoring/Support
integration
– Provisioning Control System
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35. Thank You!
IVAN ZORATTI
Field Services
Director
ivan@skysql.com