REAL Software's REALbasic 2007 R4 has officially dropped support for a native MySQL driver. There isn't a better time to switch to the most successful third party database system with native REALbasic plugin support on all three deployment platforms: Windows, MacOS X and Linux. Here us why you should move from MySQL to Valentina in developing REALbasic applications.

Top Reasons Why You Should Port Now from MySQL to Valentina

REAL Software's REALbasic 2007 R4 has officially dropped support for a native MySQL driver. There isn't a better time to switch to the most successful third party database system with native REALbasic plugin support on all three deployment platforms: Windows, MacOS X and Linux. Here us why you should move from MySQL to Valentina in developing REALbasic applications.

The following are specific reasons as developers who deploy applications made with REAL Software's REALbasic product, you should port your MySQL based applications to Valentina.

Technology Benefits

Easy Porting through RBDB API.Valentina for REALbasic can use RBDB API, SQL 92 as well as native Valentina calls. Switching your program logic couldn't be easier.

Minutes to Seconds Technology

Valentina is blazingly fast, in some cases, 50-100 times faster on complex queries.

VDN solution provider Thorsten Hohage of objectmanufactur, developed an EOF-like database framework for REALbasic that was originally based around mySQL. Mr Hohage reports that he ported the solution to Valentina in less than four hours. Now large SELECT statements that ran upwards of five minutes take less than five seconds under Valentina 3.

Modern Technology Not Dependent on ODBC

ODBC is an old industry standard on the Windows platform - but noone elects to use ODBC because it is speedy. ODBC is not optimized for today's fast applications. In fact, Valentina ODBC is available- we just don't force you to use it. There are no per-seat requirements with Valentina ODBC.

Native Drivers are Not an Afterthought for Paradigma

You can tell how serious a database company is about serving your market by simply looking at if they provide a native driver or not for your development environment. Where is the REALbasic driver from MySQL?

Marketing Benefits

Don't Give Your Customers to MySQL

When you sell MySQL connectivity, you are moving the server sale to MySQL. It's that simple. You own the customer relationship on the first sale. But be assured that your customer is going to be encouraged to go to MySQL for their upgrades. Deploy the highly brandable Valentina Embedded Server and keep your own customers.

Choose a More Cost Effective Solution

Valentina Embedded Server can be deployed royalty free and unlimited quantities in its default configuration - more than enough to serve the SMB market. A single deployment of an infinite connection version of Valentina Embedded Server is only $400, and this option is only available to you as a VDN developer.