Sirius Blog: You ask, we answer!

  • Grafana Problems

    You Ask, We Answer: What are the Major Problems with Grafana?

    Here at Sirius Open Source, we often get asked, "What are the major problems and weaknesses associated with adopting and scaling Grafana?" This is a very good question, and one that deserves a clear, honest answer. We understand that when making a major technology decision, we typically worry more about what might go wrong than what will go right.

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  • The True Cost of Grafana

    You Ask, We Answer: What is the True Cost of Grafana?

    Here at Sirius Open Source, we often get asked, "What is the true cost of implementing and maintaining Grafana?" This is a very good question, and one that deserves a clear, honest answer. We understand the need to know the true financial implications of any technology choice, as it's a decision a business will have to live with for years.

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  • Best-in-Class Database Systems

    You Ask, We Answer: Best-in-Class Database Systems 2025 – Which Tool is Right for Your Workload?

    Here at Sirius, we often get asked, "Who is the best database system in the world right now?" This is a critical question, and one that deserves a clear, honest answer. We understand that consumers are obsessed with reviews and rankings, naturally seeking the hierarchy of products before making a major decision.

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  • Comprehensive Review of MySQL

    You Ask, We Answer: A Comprehensive Review of MySQL – Is the Open-Source Standard Still the Best Choice?

    Here at Sirius, we often get asked, "How would you review MySQL today? Is the Community Edition still viable for a serious production environment?" This is a critical question, and one that deserves a clear, honest answer. We understand that purchasing decisions are naturally driven by information and comparison when buying, and reviews are essential for determining the viability of a long-term technology investment.

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  • MySQL Versus Its Competitors, with comparisons

    You Ask, We Answer: MySQL Versus Its Competitors – Where Does the RDBMS Stand in Today’s Market?

    Here at Sirius, we often get asked, "How does MySQL stack up against rivals like PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MariaDB?" This is a critical question, and one that deserves a clear, honest answer.

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