Sun, which desperately needs to monetize its software, has put out a new release of MySQL with a gold-level subscriber-only Query Analyzer tool that its praying users will pay for. The tool monitors query performance and quickly pinpoints and corrects problem SQL code. It promises to turbo-boost the speed and uptime of MySQL database applications. One user reported it tripled his performance; 30% appears more normal. Its integrated into the MySQL Enterprise Monitor, a key part of Suns MySQL Enterprise subscription offering. Subscriptions, as usual, go for 9 to ,999 per server per year. The gold level costs ,999 a year. An unlimited site-wide subscription starts at ,000 a year.

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