MySQL is among the most popular database admin systems on the market. A database is a collection of cells with information which are structured in tables and the administration system is the software that links the information to a script application. As an illustration, a forum stores all posts, usernames, avatars etc within a database and every time a visitor opens a particular thread, the forum script connects to the database and “calls” the content which ought to be shown on a particular page. MySQL is very popular because of its excellent efficiency, convenience and the fact that it can operate with numerous popular scripting languages including PHP, Python, Perl, and so on. All dynamic web sites which are designed with a script-driven application need some form of database and a lot of the most popular ones like Joomla™, Moodle, Mambo and WordPress employ MySQL.

MySQL 5 Databases in Shared Hosting

The in-house built Hepsia CP included with our shared hosting plans allows you to control all your MySQL databases without difficulty. It requires only a couple of clicks to set up a brand new database and with just one more click you may back it up if you would like to have a copy before you update your website, for example. You'll be able to change the password, erase a database or permit remote access to it just as fast. For the latter option you could choose the IP addresses that will be able to connect to the database remotely to ensure that unauthorized people shall not be able to access your information. If you'd like to see the database content or change any cell or table via the Control Panel, you can use phpMyAdmin, an effective web-based interface. Using any of our script-driven applications shall also be very easy as our script installer will create a database for the script you have picked out automatically.

MySQL 5 Databases in Semi-dedicated Servers

All our semi-dedicated hosting plans come with MySQL 5 support and the administration of your databases shall be quite simple. With just a couple of mouse clicks you will be able to create a whole new database, erase an existing one or modify its password. The Hepsia web hosting CP will also offer you access to more advanced functions including a one-click backup and remote access. For the latter option, you could add only the IP address of your PC to be sure that nobody else will be able to access your info. That way, you can manage the content of any database in the account using any app on your computer system. If you prefer to do this online, you may use the phpMyAdmin tool, that's available via Hepsia. You'll also be able to see hourly and daily MySQL stats, that will show you how your websites perform and if any one of them should be optimized.