MySQL is among the most popular database admin systems out there. A database is a group of cells with data which are arranged in tables and the control system is the piece of software which links the info to a script app. As an illustration, a forum stores all posts, usernames, avatars and so forth within a database and every time a website visitor opens a specific thread, the forum script connects to the database and “calls” the content which should be shown on a particular page. MySQL is quite popular due to its superb performance, simplicity and the fact that it can operate with lots of popular scripting languages like PHP, Python, Perl, and so forth. All dynamic websites which are designed with a script-driven application need some kind of database and a lot of the most widely used ones like Joomla™, Moodle, Mambo and WordPress work with MySQL.

MySQL 5 Databases in Web Hosting

The in-house built Hepsia Control Panel that comes with our Linux web hosting packages will enable you to manage all your MySQL databases without difficulty. It requires just a couple of clicks to create a new database and with one more click you could back it up if you'd like to have a copy before you update your web site, for example. You shall be able to change the password, erase a database or enable remote access to it just as easily. For the latter option you could pick the IP addresses that'll be able to connect to the database remotely to make sure that unauthorized people will not be able to access your information. If you would like to see the database content or edit any cell or table through the Control Panel, you can use phpMyAdmin, an excellent web-based interface. Using any of our script-driven applications shall also be very easy as our script installer will set up a database for the script you have picked automatically.

MySQL 5 Databases in Semi-dedicated Hosting

Our Linux semi-dedicated hosting packages provide MySQL 5 support and the administration of your databases will be very simple. With only a couple of mouse clicks you are able to create a completely new database, delete an existing one or alter its password. The Hepsia web hosting CP shall also provide you with access to much more advanced functions including a one-click backup and remote access. For the latter option, you could include only the IP address of your PC to be sure that no one else is going to be able to access your data. That way, you can manage the content of any database inside the account using any application on your computer. If you'd rather to do this online, you may use the phpMyAdmin tool, which is available through Hepsia. You will also be able to look at hourly and day-to-day MySQL statistics, which will show you how your websites perform and if any one of them has to be optimized.