MySql or SQL Server

Unity Engine
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SQL or MySQL

Hello,

Our team is trying to create an mmorpg and is attempting to use Electroserver as our middle ware along with Unity3d to achieve this. We need to store a lot of data because as you all know all mmorpg’s need databases but we were unsure of what is the best database that works with Electroserver. So if somebody could outline the key differences between MySQL and SQL server and which is better to start learning along with Electroserver and unity3d, Our team is prepared to spend money on databases if necessary, but we just need to need to know which works better with Electrosrever.

We would also like to know what are the limitations of each and about Electroserver usage with these.
It would also be great if someone could estimate the cost to run a SQL enterprise version , we are unsure if it is a one time price or after we purchase it, do we have to pay something to Microsoft to host it or something like that.

Thank you for reading

Regards
AlphaWolfGames

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I would recommend mysql even though learning them is nearly identical but mysql is more compatible to be run across all os which makes hosting and switching hosting earier

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I’d recommend MySQL unless you have a specific need for MS SQL Server. As far as compatibility with Electroserver goes, either of them will be fine since both databases have quite good JDBC support.

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SQL server has to be hosted yourself

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SQL Server requires the Windows operating system and has a relatively hefty license price. MySQL can run on any operating system and is free.