MySQL is among the most widely used database admin systems on the market. A database is a collection of cells with data which are arranged in tables and the management system is the software that links the data to a script app. For instance, a forum stores all posts, usernames, avatars and so on inside a database and every single time a site visitor opens a particular thread, the forum script connects to the database and “calls” the content that has to be shown on a particular page. MySQL is really popular due to its terrific functionality, ease of use and the fact that it can function with lots of popular scripting languages including PHP, Python, Perl, etcetera. All dynamic sites which are designed with a script-driven application require some kind of database and a number of the most popular ones such as Joomla™, Moodle, Mambo and WordPress employ MySQL.

MySQL 5 Databases in Cloud Website Hosting

Creating or editing a MySQL database shall be really easy with each of our Linux cloud website hosting. That can be accomplished via our feature-rich Hepsia CP where you can set up or delete a database, set up a backup copy with a single mouse click or take advantage of the highly effective phpMyAdmin software tool to change cells and tables or import an entire database if you are moving a script-driven Internet site from another service provider. You may even enable remote access to any database in your account and choose from what IP addresses the connection shall be established, so that you can guarantee the safety of your information. If you opt to take advantage of any of the script platforms we offer with our script installer, you will not have to do anything as our system will create a whole new database and link it to the site automatically. If you encounter any problems to manage your databases, you should check our help articles and training videos or get hold of our technical support.

MySQL 5 Databases in Semi-dedicated Servers

You'll be able to use any script that requires MySQL with any of our Linux semi-dedicated servers given that we have the newest version installed on all servers - MySQL 5. Via our in-house built Hepsia hosting Control Panel, you'll be able to quickly set up or delete a database, modify its password, back it up with a single mouse click or examine the hourly and daily access statistics for it. If you'd like to handle the content of a database directly, not through a script, you will have two options - either working with the web interface of the phpMyAdmin tool, which is available in the CP, or using an app installed on your PC as we support remote database access. For the latter option, you will have to add your IP address via the hosting account first as an additional level of protection against unauthorized access to your data.