Chapter 1. MySQL and MySQL AB

This chapter covers the following exam topics:

• The difference between MySQL and MySQL AB

• How MySQL AB operates

• MySQL core values

• MySQL dual licensing

• Organization and structure of the MySQL reference manual

• The MySQL mailing lists

Questions on the material in this chapter make up approximately 10% of the exam.

Among the things you need to understand about MySQL is the difference between the product MySQL and the company MySQL AB. This chapter describes the nature of this difference. It also provides some general information about MySQL AB, licensing issues for MySQL, and how to get information about MySQL.