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MySQL is a popular and widely-used database.
It is a relational database management system: a relational database and associated data management features.
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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:
MySQL is also used in many high-profile, large-scale websites, including Google (though not for searches), Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and YouTube.
See also
External links
- MySQL @ Wikipedia
- Managing Hierarchical Data in MySQL
