First, let's talk a little bit about what MySQL is. SQL stands for Structured Query Language and MySQL is classified as a relational database management system. The Windows version is MSSQL. The benefit of using
MySQL over MSSQL is that MySQL works on a number of operating systems where MSSQL only works with Windows and Oracle's PL/SQL. So, that is still a lot of technical jargon that may or may not mean anything to you. Basically, MySQL is used to input, file, and modify data within a database. The query part tells us that you can conduct searches and, with as little as one word, receive sorted, well defined results quickly. SQL is fast, reliable, and very easy to use.
Many open source software projects that require a database management system will use MySQL. Some that you may have heard about or be familiar with are:
WordPress, phpBB,
Drupal, and other LAMP software systems. Some big names that use MySQL include: Wikipedia, Facebook, Google, and YouTube. Most web host providers offer MySQL databases as part of their web hosting package. Some things you will want to find out about what your host is offering include:
- The number of databases
- How much storage space you are allowed
- Amount of data transfer allowed per month
- What type of backup storage options are available.
At FatCow you are allowed unlimited MySQL databases and have unlimited data transfer (bandwidth). FatCow also offers a number of tutorials to help you get started with your MySQL database. Tutorials include everything from creating MySQL databases to running queries, inserting, modifying, or deleting fields and tables. If you don't find all the help or information that you need from the FatCow website, they point you to other sites that can provide more detailed help and information. Sun Microsystems, the owners of MySQL, also offers training courses for beginners to administrators.
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