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by Larry Ullman: A task-based guide that uses visual aids for easier learning [11]. Price : ~$33.00 at eManuals [11]. Free Alternative

Oracle offers several paid tiers, primarily on a subscription basis. Prices are typically calculated per server socket [15].

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: Designed for high-availability requirements, available as either a subscription or a perpetual license [15, 31].

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If you are looking for a "guide" in the form of a book to learn how to use MySQL, several high-quality options are available for purchase:

by Michael Kofler: A comprehensive resource for both beginners and intermediate users. Price : ~$59.99 at Barnes & Noble [1, 4]. Prices are typically calculated per server socket [15]

Buying MySQL depends on whether you need the free, open-source version or the commercially supported enterprise editions. For most individual developers, the is free [23]. If you are looking for enterprise-grade features and support, you can purchase subscriptions directly from Oracle or through authorized partners [5, 14]. Commercial Editions (Paid Subscriptions)