MySQL is an open-source relational database management system that is widely used by web developers. It includes both a server and client programs for accessing the server. MySQL AB is the commercial entity that markets and develops MySQL, and it has been profitable since inception. MySQL is the most popular open-source database, with over 100 million downloads, 6 million active installations, and 35,000 downloads per day.
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My SQL
MySQL is an open-source relational database management system that is widely used by web developers. It includes both a server and client programs for accessing the server. MySQL AB is the commercial entity that markets and develops MySQL, and it has been profitable since inception. MySQL is the most popular open-source database, with over 100 million downloads, 6 million active installations, and 35,000 downloads per day.
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MySQL
An Introduction What is MySQL ?
• MySQL is an open source relational
database management system. • It includes the SQL server and client programs for accessing the server. • Widely used by web application developers, together with PHP and APACHE • It is pronounced My-es-que-el (Not My-Sequel) MySQL AB • MySQL AB is a commercial entity • Marketing & Development • Originally established in Sweden • A virtual corporation • Service, support, training and consulting • Profitable since inception Fact Sheet • Most popular open source database • over 100 million copies downloaded or distributed • 6,000,000 active installations • 35,000 downloads a day • Certified for all SAP applications • Elite client list—Yahoo!, NASA, Google • Proven track record Why learn MySQL? • Leading open source RDBMS • Ease of use – No frills • Fast • Robust • Security • Multiple OS support • Free • Technical support • Support large database– up to 50 million rows, file size limit up to 8 Million TB Installing the server • Follow the screenshots Installing the server Installing the server Installing the server Installing the server Installing the server Installing the server Installing the server Installing the server • If you have firewall, remember to unblock TCP port 3306 • If you prefer GUI operations, install Administrator, Migration Toolkit and Query Brower • Configuration parameters stored in “C:\Program Files\MySQL\MySQL Server 5.0\my.ini” • Change configuration by “server instance configuration wizard” MySQL administrator Query browser Quick Example of data types privileges