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What is the market for MySQL professional services, defined as
programming and support services aimed at users of the MySQL database?
a) What are current hot topics related to MySQL that require
professional services and support? (e.g. specific issues with the
database; corporate deoployments of MySQL requiring custom application
development and support contracts; cite examples)
b) What is the profile of several typical successful provider of such
services in the US and abroad (including an assessment of MySQL's own
services and support)?
c) How are services and support costs viewed by users given that the
software license is free, e.g. are MySQL-related professional services
similarly low-cost, e.g. via off-shoring to India?
d) What is the worldwide deployment and growth rate of MySQL in the
enterprise market and how is it structured (e.g. web services, CRM,
ERP, etc)?
e)  What pricing structure is emerging for MySQL-related services and
support (e.g. which all-inclusive fees for an entire project, or what
kind of day rates), and how does it compare to Oracle-related services
and support costs?