Joomla, one of the world’s most popular open source content management systems (CMS) used for everything from websites to blogs to Intranets, today announces the immediate availability of Joomla 2.5. Along with new features such as advanced search and automatic notification of Joomla core and extension updates, the Joomla CMS for the first time includes multi-database support with the addition of Microsoft SQL Server. Previous versions of Joomla were compatible exclusively with MySQL databases.
Way to go Joomla! But why don’t you guys mention PostgreSQL database in the main release story? Do you really think that MSSQL is more common choice for the database layer for any CMS? Seriously?
UPD Apparently I was a little rushed. PostgreSQL and Oracle support must be added in the shortest time. Waiting for explanations from Joomla!
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January 25, 2012 at 5:48 pm
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January 25, 2012 at 9:07 pm
I wonder how many people will actually take advantage of the multi-database support. I hope this support will not add overhead too Joomla.
January 26, 2012 at 9:00 am
Well I prefer PostgreSQL over any other database in this case. Will see the implementation.
January 26, 2012 at 1:49 am
The Postgres driver wasn’t quite ready for the release but it should be good to go for 2.5.1 which will be out in about 2 months. In the meantime you can download it from Github today and start using it.
Elin
January 26, 2012 at 9:00 am
Thanks Elin. Great news!
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January 31, 2012 at 10:07 pm
I’ve been watching news releases on Postgresql because it’s my preferred database management system. When I saw it was now being added to Joomla, I downloaded and tried to get the database connector to show up. No luck.
But I wonder, why would anyone start using MySQL if they plan to use PostgreSQL when it becomes available. It seems that the upgrade path to PostgreSQL would be difficult at best, perhaps impossible.
February 3, 2012 at 10:23 am
We are waiting for PG support as well because we will never start using joomla on mysql.
February 7, 2012 at 7:17 am
I believe it’s in the 3.0 beta and could be implemented in a 2.5 install, if you’re the daring type.