MySQL is among the most popular database management systems on the market. A database is a collection of cells with data which are arranged in tables and the control system is the software which links the info to a script app. As an illustration, a forum stores all usernames, avatars, posts and so forth within a database and every time a visitor opens a specific thread, the forum script connects to the database and “calls” the content which ought to be displayed on a particular page. MySQL is quite popular due to its excellent efficiency, convenience and the fact that it can function with a lot of popular scripting languages including PHP, Python, Perl, etcetera. All dynamic web sites that are developed with a script-driven application need some kind of database and a lot of the most widely used ones such as Joomla™, Moodle, Mambo and WordPress work with MySQL.

MySQL 5 Databases in Shared Hosting

The in-house built Hepsia Control Panel included with our shared hosting plans will allow you to control all your MySQL databases effortlessly. It requires just a couple of clicks to create a brand new database and with one more click you can back it up if you want to have a copy before you update your Internet site, for instance. You'll be able to change the password, delete a database or permit remote access to it just as fast. For the latter option you'll be able to opt for the IP addresses that'll be able to connect to the database remotely in order to ensure that unauthorized people shall not be able to access your data. If you would like to view the database content or change any cell or table via the Control Panel, you can use phpMyAdmin, a powerful web-based interface. Using any one of our script-driven applications will also be super easy as our script installer will set up a database for the script which you have selected automatically.

MySQL 5 Databases in Semi-dedicated Servers

All of our Linux semi-dedicated servers come with MySQL 5 support and the management of your databases shall be really easy. With only a few clicks you will be able to create a whole new database, delete an existing one or modify its password. The Hepsia hosting CP will also offer you access to much more advanced features like a one-click backup and remote access. For the latter option, you can add only the IP address of your computer to make certain that nobody else will be able to access your info. Thus, you can handle the content of any database in the account using any application on your computer system. If you'd prefer to do this online, you should use the phpMyAdmin tool, that's available through Hepsia. You shall also be able to view hourly and daily MySQL stats, that will show you how your websites perform and if any one of them needs to be optimized.