NuSphere MySQL
February 10, 2010 by admin
Filed under Web Hosting Basic
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Though this product’s name tends to indicate that it’s purely a database tool, NuSphere MySQL is really a suite of four open-source software packages–proven, popular, and well-supported ones–that work together to run interactive, dynamic Internet sites. This package is comprised of the MySQL relational database management system (RDBMS), interpreters for the Perl and PHP languages, and the Apache Web server. It’s far from just a straight CD-ROM distribution of publi… More >>
Save your money. Not even as good as freeware.
Rating: 1 / 5
I purchased NuSphere MySQL directly from NuSphere after reading reviews on the internet. I first used it on Windows and was very happy. It installs very quickly with just one or two clicks, and I had a web server, database, and development environment all running. Much better than Microsoft PWS with FrontPage, and much faster.
I recently switched to Linux for my website development, and was happy to see that it worked just as well. All the same tools, fast one-click install, although the user interface was easier under Windows.
Very good organization of the files, too, making for easy backups.
Last month I purchased NuSphere PHPed, and it works very well with the NuSphere MySQL, but is more for professional developers.
Rating: 5 / 5
I’d read reviews of NuSphere MySQL on other websites, which said it was great for newbies: easy installation and great tools.
I’m a veteran internet programmer, but finally bought it for two reasons: I needed an easy way to get my customers up and running quickly, on a common webserver platform, and I wanted versions of the tools running under Windows as well as Linux.
This package turned out to be a lifesaver. It comes with lots of features, including out-of-the-box, easy to install and use, Apache, Perl, PHP and MySQL, all configured correctly, and working on multiple platforms. I found the integrated phpmyadmin utility a great way to manage my MySQL databases.
Best feature: remote install, so I can install it on a headless machine at my ISP.
Rating: 5 / 5
I love NuSphere. NuSphere MySQL was a snap to install. I was able to host a web page pretty much right at the start (after I got used to the directory structure and some of the features).
This was perfect for a beginner like me. Perl, apache, php and mysql work right from the start. This setup is perfect for learning Web Development and administration. I’ve wanted to learn Apache and php for a while, and NuSphere definitely kicks you right into it. The nice thing is you don’t even need to be connected to the net to start learning. This package comes with pocket reference guides to Perl, apache, and php. Plus the big book on MySQL.
A good knowledge of Linux/Unix and command lines well is needed.
Rating: 5 / 5