diff --git a/docs/ps-or-pdps.md b/docs/ps-or-pdps.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1057029 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/ps-or-pdps.md @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +# Choose Between Percona Server for MySQL and Percona Distribution for MySQL + +When setting up Percona repositories, you can choose between two paths: Percona Distribution for MySQL or Percona Server for MySQL alone. Both use the same core database engine but are designed for different operational scopes. + +To read about the standalone server product, see the [Percona Server for MySQL 8.4 :octicons-link-external-16:](https://docs.percona.com/percona-server/8.4/) documentation. + +## Check Platform Support + +Before choosing a repository, verify that your operating system version is supported for that specific product. + +Review the [Percona Software and Platform Lifecycle :octicons-link-external-16:](https://www.percona.com/services/policies/percona-software-support-lifecycle#mysql) page to confirm support for your platform and version. + +## Comparison Overview + +| Feature | Percona Distribution for MySQL (`pdps-8.4`) | Percona Server for MySQL (`ps-84`) | +| --- | --- | --- | +| Primary Goal | A curated collection of components tested together as a complete enterprise stack. | A performance-enhanced, drop-in replacement for MySQL Community Edition. | +| Included Components | Database server, Percona XtraBackup, HAProxy, ProxySQL, and Orchestrator. | Database server, client, and essential plugins. | +| Release Cycle | Follows a coordinated release cycle where all bundled components are validated for inter-compatibility. | Follows the MySQL Community release cadence. | +| Ideal For | High Availability (HA) clusters and mission-critical enterprise environments. | Standalone instances or simple primary/replica setups. | + +## Which one should I install? + +### Percona Distribution for MySQL + +Choose the Distribution (this product) if any of the following apply: + +* Deploying a High Availability (HA) environment (e.g., using Percona XtraDB Cluster). + +* Wanting Percona to guarantee that the specific versions of the server, proxy, and backup tools provided are fully compatible and tested as a single unit. + +* Preferring a single repository entry-point that provides all the tools required for a full production lifecycle (Server + Backups + Management). + +### Percona Server for MySQL + +Choose standalone Percona Server for MySQL if any of the following apply: + +* Wanting a minimal footprint focused solely on the database engine. + +* Managing your own infrastructure components (backups, proxies, or orchestration) independently. + +* Requiring the latest performance patches and features available in Percona Server but not needing a bundled ecosystem. + +## Installation + +For information on installing your choice, review the following: + +* Percona Distribution for MySQL (this product): [Install Percona Distribution for MySQL 8.4](installing.md) + +* Percona Server for MySQL (standalone): [Install Percona Server for MySQL 8.4 :octicons-link-external-16:](https://docs.percona.com/percona-server/8.4/installation.html) diff --git a/mkdocs-base.yml b/mkdocs-base.yml index 842143e..9887de9 100644 --- a/mkdocs-base.yml +++ b/mkdocs-base.yml @@ -170,6 +170,7 @@ extra: nav: - Home: index.md - get-help.md + - ps-or-pdps.md - Release notes: - Release notes index: release-notes.md - Percona Distribution for MySQL using Percona Server for MySQL: @@ -192,6 +193,7 @@ nav: - Discover Percona Distribution for MySQL: - components.md - deployment-variants.md + - Install and update: - installing.md - install-pdps.md