## 1.5 MySQL Information Sources

 This section lists sources of additional information that you may find helpful, such as MySQL websites, mailing lists, user forums, and Internet Relay Chat.

* [MySQL Websites](information-sources.html#mysql-web-sites)

* [MySQL Community Support at the MySQL Forums](information-sources.html#forums)

* [MySQL Enterprise](information-sources.html#mysql-enterprise-information)

### MySQL Websites

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 The primary website for MySQL documentation is [https://dev.mysql.com/doc/](https://dev.mysql.com/doc/). Online and downloadable documentation formats are available for the MySQL Reference Manual, MySQL Connectors, and more.

 The MySQL developers provide information about new and upcoming features as the [MySQL Server Blog](http://mysqlserverteam.com/).

### MySQL Community Support at the MySQL Forums

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 The forums at [http://forums.mysql.com](http://forums.mysql.com) are an important community resource. Many forums are available, grouped into these general categories:

* Migration

* MySQL Usage

* MySQL Connectors

* Programming Languages

* Tools

* 3rd-Party Applications

* Storage Engines

* MySQL Technology

* SQL Standards

* Business

### MySQL Enterprise

 Oracle offers technical support in the form of MySQL Enterprise. For organizations that rely on the MySQL DBMS for business-critical production applications, MySQL Enterprise is a commercial subscription offering which includes:

* MySQL Enterprise Server

* MySQL Enterprise Monitor

* Monthly Rapid Updates and Quarterly Service Packs

* MySQL Knowledge Base

* 24x7 Technical and Consultative Support

 MySQL Enterprise is available in multiple tiers, giving you the flexibility to choose the level of service that best matches your needs. For more information, see [MySQL Enterprise](https://www.mysql.com/products/enterprise/).

