I started yesterday the Searchlight 2.1.0 closed beta. Powered by Sphinx, Searchlight drastically increases the performance of many MySQL applications that currently generate a high server load and stress on your servers. …
I recently had to switch from Vista to Windows 7. I always do a clean install and update all my products not using any backups. However, one step I hate the most is to recreate all my email accounts. …
There is a lot of discussion among MySQL specialists about what MySQL engine you should choose. If you contact a consulting firm, they might advise you to switch to InnoDB, while others will defend ferociously the MyISAM engine. In this post, I will explain the advantages and disadvantages found in each engine, so you will be able to get a better grasp and be more prepared when you contact a professional. …
While reading the vBulletin forums, I noticed a reply posted by Wayne Luke. In essence, he explains that vBulletin 4.0 will not use Sphinx, due to technical and legal limitations. …
With the Searchlight development being almost done, I expect to open the beta testing phase next week. I was delayed almost 2 months with the release date, due to certain uncontrollable factors. …