MySQL AB Launches Worldwide Tour of MySQL 5.0 Training Workshops; Developers & DBAs can get Up-and-Running with the New Enterprise Capabilities of Leading Open Source Database

Business Wire, May 24, 2005

CUPERTINO, Calif. & LONDON -- Two-Day, In-Depth Sessions Coming to San Francisco, Washington DC, Toronto, Munich, London and Paris

MySQL AB, developer of the world's most popular open source database, today announced a series of two-day training workshops designed to introduce developers and DBAs to the new enterprise features and capabilities of the company's forthcoming MySQL 5.0 product.

Being held in June across North America and Europe, these workshops will introduce experienced MySQL and database professionals to MySQL's implementation of advanced relational data management features such as stored procedures, triggers, views, cursors, XA and information schema.

"The MySQL 5.0 tutorials were all sold out at our recent users conference, so we decided to take the show on the road," said Ulf Sandberg, vice president of services for MySQL AB. "This is a great opportunity for database professionals to get a jump start on learning advanced techniques with MySQL 5.0 -- taught by MySQL's own senior consultants."

Workshop Locations, Dates and Registration Fees

* Washington, DC: June 6 & 7, 2005 -- $795 (USD)

* San Francisco Bay Area: June 9 & 10, 2005 -- $795 (USD)

* Munich: June 9 & 10, 2005 -- EUR 645

* London: June 21 & 22, 2005 -- GBP 525

* Paris: June 29 & 30, 2005 -- EUR 645

* Toronto: TBA

For additional details on the MySQL 5.0 workshops, including registration information, please visit http://www.mysql.com/mysql-5-in-depth.html.> MySQL AB is presenting other upcoming workshops on database performance & optimization -- as well as other subjects. Please visit http://www.mysql.com/training/ for more information.

Beta versions of MySQL 5.0 are available for free download under the open source GPL license from the company's Web site here: http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/5.0.html.> About MySQL

MySQL AB develops and supports a family of high performance, affordable database products -- including MySQL Network, a comprehensive set of certified software and premium support services. The company's flagship product is MySQL, the world's most popular open source database, with more than six million active installations. Many of the world's largest organizations, including Yahoo!, Sabre Holdings, The Associated Press, Suzuki and NASA are realizing significant cost savings by using MySQL to power high-volume Web sites, business-critical enterprise applications and packaged software.

With headquarters in Sweden and the United States -- and operations around the world -- MySQL AB supports both open source values and corporate customers' needs in a profitable, sustainable business. For more information about MySQL, please visit www.mysql.com.

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