Why Does RadioDJ Rely On A MySQL Database?

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Saw this post on a forum on a post about RadioDJ free radio automation software
The biggest fail with RadioDJ to me is the reliance upon a MySQL database

Q: So Why does RadioDJ rely on a MySQL database?

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A: RadioDJ requires a MySQL Database to run some backend functions such as events and rotations

Having an MySQL database also makes programming on your website (PHP) really straight forward.

You can show what’s currently playing or recently played or even take listener requests from your website.

The fact RadioDJ relies on a database for some of it's functions is actually one of it's PLUS points.

Some radio automation programs run with a flat file text based system and don't appear to have any form of web integration.

I never hear anyone question why other radio playout software has more database options

Another PLUS with RadioDJ You can backup your database on one machine and restore it on another machine.

You can have all the same songs/rotation/events on different machines.

You cannot backup the database in some paid for radio automation software

Even if you manage to backup your database with other playout software you're NOT always able to save all your table data.

Not being able to save all your table data is a major flaw in other well known automation software.

SAM Broadcaster cannot backup/restore the event table

Users complained that their events hadn't been saved from the SAMBC database

MySQL isn't scary once you get used to how the database works with RadioDJ.

I use MariaDB to run my copies of RadioDJ.

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I take a daily backup of my databases it using the backup tool MariaDB rarely goes wrong.

The database structure in RadioDJ is really, really stable & reliable

Users of Radio DJ aren't having to constantly rebuild the database every week/month.

I still don't get what some peoples problem is with RadioDJ

Using a MySQL database alongside radio playout automation software is EASY once you learn

Q: Can you use Radio DJ without MySQL/MariaDB?

A: Not possible my friend!

Can we please get past this MYTH that RadioDJ needing an MySQL database being a bad thing?

Another plus point for having a MySQL database with RadioDJ?

You can organise your music collection how you want it

Not like other well known software that wants to reorganize it for you

With RadioDJ you can create unlimited categories and sub categories

Download and Install Radio DJ alongside MariaDB today you'll be glad you made the switch

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Reasons to Use RadioDJ:

  1. Once installed it's stable and works for days/weeks without needing to keep an eye on it
  2. Great Music library support add as many categories & subcategories you require
  3. RadioDJ doesn't require online activations or registration keys
  4. RadioDJ sounds Professional with the BASS sound engine
  5. RadioDJ is 100% FREE and has ZERO restrictions on what YOU use it for
  6. The Database is really stable. Plus RadioDJ comes with a Database Backup Tool
  7. Easy to manage Playlists, Rotations & Events for all your automation needs
  8. Great Technical Support should something go wrong with your installation via the Forums
  9. Customisable Interface with the Color Editor

How To Install RadioDJ

If YOU take the time to get used to RadioDJ then you will realise why it requires a Database