Under the terms of the deal, HP is selling MySQL Network directly to their customers. MySQL introduced the network in February as a subscription offering that includes certified software updates, technical support and indemnification for enterprise customers using the MySQL database. A customer can choose from three levels of service -- silver, gold and platinum -- and the cost ranges from US$595 per year to US$5,000 per year depending on the level of service a customer buys.

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