[Hidden-tech] Any web hosts running MySQL 5?

[Fred Bliss]

VPS (Virtual Private Servers) are great for reselling or just managing 
several hosts if you want that level of control (web server control 
included).  if you are looking to host your own account I could 
recommend A2 Hosting because they are on the "bleeding edge" right now 
offering MySQL 4.1.x, 5.0.x, Postgre 8.1.x, Ruby On Rails 1.1.x, and PHP 
5.1.4.  I haven't found many other places offering the latest stable 
releases.  Most seem reluctant to do it until absolutely necessary 
(usually because Apache is a bear to configure with new versions of PHP 
& MySQL, and Upgrading has a nasty reputation of taking clients off line 
because of versioning/configuration/coding/bug issues that arise)

A2 is extremely affordable, I use them as a test bed as I continue to 
learn and try new technologies.  They have been the most flexible with 
server settings such as allowing URL_fopen, for example.  Furthermore, 
PHP serving is very fast (thanks to Zend Optimizer).  I think they offer 
the most feature-rich package for under $10 a month I've seen, and yes, 
the uptime is great.  No problems with uptime that I can recall.

http://www.a2webhosting.com/web_hosting.php

Okay... that was way more that you wanted, but hopefully that all helps you!

Regards,

Fred Bliss
Stevens Design Studio
http://www.stevensdesign.com

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> On Wed, Oct 25, 2006 at 12:29:59PM -0400, Charlie Heath wrote:
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>> My host (ehostpros.com) still runs MySQL 4.  I looked at
>> GoDaddy and they say that's what they run as well.
>>
>> I'd like to be able to use some of the features in MySQL 5, as
>> the management tool I want to provide  (Navicat) so a client
>> can write their own simple queries and reports, has some
>> features like views that require MySQL 5.
>>
>> Any thoughts on this?  I can stick with MySQL 4 , but would
>> consider either alternate hosts or a different client tool.
>> Views look like they would simplify my presenting data in a way
>> that the client can use it without jumping through as high a
>> hoop.
>>
>> Thanks for any thoughts.
>>     
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> I would recommend getting your own virtual server.  Then you can
> install whatever software you like.
>
> If you have more than seven hosting customers, using a virtual
> server will also save you money, at least with GAIA Host pricing.
>
> If you are interested in more info, contact me off list or give
> me a call at (800) 672-8060 x802.
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> I don't have any experience yet with MySql 5.0, so I can't
> comment on that.
>
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