MySQL is among the most popular database admin systems in existence. A database is a set of cells with data that are organized in tables and the control system is the piece of software that links the info to a script app. For example, a forum stores all posts, usernames, avatars etc inside a database and each time a site visitor opens a specific thread, the forum script connects to the database and “calls” the content that should be shown on a particular page. MySQL is quite popular due to its terrific functionality, simplicity and the fact that it can function with numerous popular scripting languages like PHP, Python, Perl, and so forth. All dynamic websites that are designed with a script-driven application need some type of database and a number of the most widely used ones including Joomla™, Moodle, Mambo and WordPress use MySQL.
MySQL 5 Databases in Cloud Hosting
The in-house built Hepsia Control Panel that comes with our Linux cloud plans will enable you to manage all your MySQL databases with ease. It takes just a few clicks to set up a completely new database and with just one more click you could back it up if you'd like to have a copy before you update your site, for example. You'll be able to modify the password, remove a database or permit remote access to it just as easily. For the latter option you can opt for the IP addresses which will be able to connect to the database remotely so as to ensure that unauthorized people shall not be able to access your information. If you wish to view the database content or change any cell or table from the CP, you should use phpMyAdmin, an effective web-based interface. Using any one of our script-driven applications shall also be very easy as our script installer will set up a database for the script that you have chosen automatically.
MySQL 5 Databases in Semi-dedicated Servers
Every semi-dedicated server that we provide comes with the latest version of MySQL pre-installed, so you can run any script app that you'd like. If you use our 1-click installer, you could create an app with a few mouse clicks and our software tool will create a whole new database automatically. If you'd prefer to set up a script manually, you will be able to create a MySQL database effortlessly, selecting its account information. For your convenience, we have also added quick-access buttons to produce a backup or allow remote accessibility to each of your databases. More experienced users can sign in to the effective phpMyAdmin tool and change specific cells or entire tables manually via a web interface. Inside the Databases section of the Hepsia web hosting Control Panel you will also find hourly and daily statistics for each and every database which you have created in the account.