MySQL

MySQL is a popular and widely-used database.

It is a relational database management system: a relational database and associated data management features.

Description

MySQL is pronouced: /maɪ ˌɛskjuːˈɛl/ "My S-Q-L", officially, but also called /maɪ ˈsiːkwəl/ "My Sequel".

It is the world's second most widely used relational database management system (RDBMS) and most widely used open-source RDBMS.

License

The MySQL development project has made its source code available under the terms of the GNU General Public License, as well as under a variety of proprietary agreements.

MySQL is owned by Oracle Corporation.

Uses

MySQL is a popular choice of database for use in web applications, and is a central component of the widely used LAMP open source web application software stack (and other 'AMP' stacks).

LAMP is an acronym for "Linux, Apache, MySQL, Perl/PHP/Python."

Software projects which are free and open source that require a full-featured database management system often use MySQL.

Proprietary versions

For proprietary use, several paid editions are available, and offer additional functionality.

Applications

Applications which use MySQL databases include:

• TYPO3
• MODx
• Joomla
• WordPress
• phpBB
• MyBB
• Drupal

High-profile websites using MySQL

MySQL is also used in many high-profile, large-scale websites, including:

• Google (though not for searches)
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Flickr
• YouTube

See also

• Database
• Hierarchal data management (MySQL)
• MariaDB
• MySQL GUI tools
• XAMPP

External links

• MySQL @ Wikipedia
• Managing Hierarchical Data in MySQL