MySQL on Ubuntu is practically the database used for some web applications. Developers come, set up a database on MySQL, connect it to the front end, and then everything is done by the setup process. I don't know what is happening in the back.
IT Administrator at a university with 51-200 employees
Long-term database backbone has supported web applications with minimal maintenance needs
Pros and Cons
- "MySQL on Ubuntu is the base for most of our applications that are based on Linux, so it is wonderful."
- "I cannot answer regarding improvements. As I said, I am not watching, and I don't know what is in between the application and the database."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
MySQL on Ubuntu is the base for most of our applications that are based on Linux, so it is wonderful. I believe it is the main database on the internet. It is excellent and it is working; I had a server that worked for 14 years on SQL without a problem.
MySQL on Ubuntu has good documentation. It is pretty much the database of choice for many applications.
What needs improvement?
I cannot tell you how I would assess the transactional support features of MySQL on Ubuntu.
I do not use the MySQL on Ubuntu partitioning feature. As I said, I have the minimum knowledge to make it run, and whatever is going on there, I don't know.
I cannot answer regarding improvements. As I said, I am not watching, and I don't know what is in between the application and the database.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have probably used MySQL on Ubuntu for 20 years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This application is very good, and it is pretty much stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The application is depending on the number of students, and there is not much variation in that. I mean, not users, students, so it is a very small variation we have in the number of students.
How are customer service and support?
For some paid applications, we have support, so we do not use time. Whenever we can, we call the support and they fix the problem right away.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have some applications that are using Microsoft SQL on one of our internal servers, so we switched over for those reasons.
How was the initial setup?
It is easier to use, but as I said, our setups are provided by the developer of the application. Practically we have to put in information to connect the application with the database, and that is it. Whenever it is connected, it works out of the box.
What about the implementation team?
We are backing up the whole machines, so we do not back up the database. But occasionally, I did some scripts that were backing up the database.
What was our ROI?
At that time, the backup and recovery options were helpful. But at this moment, practically we just restore the machine.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with the pricing is that we are using free.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Recently, we are using Splinter, which is MariaDB, and that is free, so I am not sure if they purchased this product through the AWS marketplace or some place else.
What other advice do I have?
I have minimal knowledge about LAMP stack or MySQL on Ubuntu, so I have the knowledge to make things run, but that is it. I am not an expert.
When speaking about LAMP stack, I refer to LAMP stack or MySQL on Ubuntu.
I do not deal with Docker on Ubuntu.
I am unaware of where they purchased it, as we are a Microsoft shop, and we are using infrastructure as a service.
We do not use much of the online documentation for MySQL on Ubuntu, and whenever we want to do something in the MySQL on Ubuntu command line interface, which is very rare, we use the online documentation for syntax.
I do not know the main differences between MySQL on Ubuntu and Microsoft SQL; they run in the back, I set them up, and then they work.
I cannot provide too much knowledge in regard because I did not touch it. It was not necessary, and I did not have to go in-depth with them. They just worked.
MySQL on Ubuntu is pretty much the database of choice for many applications. I do not know if we have anything besides Microsoft SQL, but I believe we are using Oracle for an application for student information systems, although it is not us that we are using, and it is not us that we are handling the database. It is transparent for us; it is hidden under the hood, we do not go there.
As I said, I am not too involved to the point that I can issue a valuable opinion for you to use.
We do not have to purchase MySQL on Ubuntu; as well as the applications we are using, those are open source, with the exception of the SIS, which is paid. I would rate this review a 9 out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Last updated: Jan 2, 2026
Flag as inappropriateStudent at a university with 501-1,000 employees
Structured projects have become efficient and have supported my faculty leave management work
Pros and Cons
- "The best features MySQL on Ubuntu offers me include reliability, as I can use it from anywhere, and scalability as a free and open source tool."
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for MySQL on Ubuntu is for most of my projects. I use it for my college project when I need to maintain a database. I choose MySQL on Ubuntu because Ubuntu is supportive of Linux, Mac OS, and Windows in all our applications.
Whenever I use my local database, some kind of data will store only in my database, but if I'm doing it on Ubuntu and I go to my friend's laptop, I will install the proper Ubuntu and proper configuration, then I will be able to access data from my friend's laptop as well. That's why I use MySQL on Ubuntu in my project on an Ubuntu device.
A quick, specific example of a project where I used MySQL on Ubuntu is my Faculty Management System and Faculty New Management project.
In my faculty management system project, I used MySQL on Ubuntu to manage data such as approvals and rejections regarding faculty leave. As part of this, we are creating SQL tables for the faculty, then adding the faculty data and leaves. If a faculty member has ten to fifteen leaves in a year and uses ten, then he has taken five leaves. If he wants more leaves, then he needs to go through the admin panel or more senior levels. We are creating a proper database with a proper schema for this, including data insertion, updation, deletion, and selection operations.
MySQL on Ubuntu helps with easy installation because it is properly installed, and it is easy to install if we know some Linux commands. It provides strong database management, security, and stability, and being open source is good for development and learning.
I am mostly covering the use case for MySQL on Ubuntu in my faculty leave management project. The system tracks all kinds of leaves, such as sick leave, and gives descriptions for the tables regarding the leaves used.
What is most valuable?
The best features MySQL on Ubuntu offers me include reliability, as I can use it from anywhere, and scalability as a free and open source tool. It is easy to manage with terminal commands and easy to learn for beginners, plus there is large community support and multi-support for operating systems such as Windows, Mac OS, and Linux, making it suitable for web applications and backend applications.
The feature I find myself relying on the most with MySQL on Ubuntu is the ease of learning. When I started with MySQL on Ubuntu, I learned many things, and resources like Wikipedia and Google helped me create tables in MySQL that work properly. If I encounter any errors, the proper errors are given, helping me identify where I have gone wrong and where to find the errors.
MySQL on Ubuntu positively impacts my projects. It is a proper project that I use for myself. I don't know about the organization's usage.
What needs improvement?
I have not noticed any specific improvements in my projects since starting with MySQL on Ubuntu, as I am using it at a beginner level, so I don't know what improvements are needed. However, I find that MySQL on Ubuntu provides an overall stable and flexible platform for learning and developing databases for applications. I appreciate that it has helped me learn some basic Linux commands, as at a beginner level, I don't know much about Linux, and Ubuntu is a Linux operating system that is reliable across all systems.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using MySQL on Ubuntu for two to two and a half years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In my experience, MySQL on Ubuntu is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I have not tried handling larger databases or more users with MySQL on Ubuntu, but I know it is scalable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not used a different solution before MySQL on Ubuntu.
How was the initial setup?
MySQL on Ubuntu helps with easy installation because it is properly installed, and it is easy to install if we know some Linux commands.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment with MySQL on Ubuntu, as it saves me time and money.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Regarding pricing and licensing, I use the free tier, so I don't know much about pricing.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing MySQL on Ubuntu, I did not evaluate other options.
What other advice do I have?
My advice for others looking into using MySQL on Ubuntu is that if they need to use a structured database, they should definitely use MySQL on Ubuntu if they appreciate this product.
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Last updated: Mar 14, 2026
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Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Daily user events have accelerated dashboard insights but still need stronger analytics queries
Pros and Cons
- "I have saved a significant amount of time because it's faster to create features with machine learning since it's very fast, and so we get the result in a few seconds."
- "MySQL on Ubuntu can be improved because it has limited analytics query capabilities rather than other competitors."
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for MySQL on Ubuntu is user events tracking and for a daily dashboard and feature based on machine learning.
A quick, specific example of how I use MySQL on Ubuntu for user event tracking or my daily dashboard is that I am making a daily dashboard in which I count the number of clicks, logins, or sales of the users.
What is most valuable?
The best features MySQL on Ubuntu offers are very good performance on easy queries, and it's very easy and fast to install and manage.
When I talk about performance on easy queries, I find it very fast with easy queries; I just type the query and in a few seconds, I get the result of the query. That's why I said that it's fast. It's also fast to install because it's very easy and user-friendly.
MySQL on Ubuntu has positively impacted my organization by saving time.
I have saved a significant amount of time because it's faster to create features with machine learning since it's very fast, and so we get the result in a few seconds.
What needs improvement?
MySQL on Ubuntu can be improved because it has limited analytics query capabilities rather than other competitors.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using MySQL on Ubuntu for a few months.
What other advice do I have?
I run queries directly without using any tools or scripts to help automate the process.
On a scale of one to ten, I would rate MySQL on Ubuntu a six.
I gave it a six because it's a very good product, but it's not an analytics database, really.
The advice I would give to others looking into using MySQL on Ubuntu is to just try it because it's very easy to try, and you're going to understand how to use it properly by yourself.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
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Last updated: Dec 23, 2025
Flag as inappropriateDeveloper at a financial services firm with 11-50 employees
Relational schemas improve application performance but complexity challenges remain
Pros and Cons
- "I appreciate MySQL on Ubuntu for its relational tables which are faster to read, contributing to the performance in simple applications."
- "I appreciate MySQL on Ubuntu for its relational tables which are faster to read, contributing to the performance in simple applications."
- "Setting up MySQL on Ubuntu is complex."
What is our primary use case?
I use MySQL on Ubuntu for automation and intersystems in my organization.
What is most valuable?
I appreciate MySQL on Ubuntu for its relational tables which are faster to read, contributing to the performance in simple applications. The platform provides structured schemas, which are valuable for my use cases.
What needs improvement?
More robust databases would enhance MySQL on Ubuntu. While fast, MySQL on Ubuntu may not handle complex applications as efficiently as alternatives, necessitating more robust database capabilities.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using MySQL on Ubuntu for about two years.
How are customer service and support?
I have not used the technical support for MySQL on Ubuntu.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
How was the initial setup?
Setting up MySQL on Ubuntu is complex.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
MySQL on Ubuntu is not expensive.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I evaluated Postgres as an alternative solution.
What other advice do I have?
MySQL on Ubuntu receives an overall rating of seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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