Using MySQL with Website Hosting

Firstly to explain MySQL it is a heavy-duty database server that is used with various software languages, most notably PHP, and part of the LAMP family (which is comprised of Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP), one of the most popular uses of a MySQL database is with the use of WordPress, which is one of the most powerful blog software systems in use today. Even WebHostingPro.co.za is run on WordPress which uses MySQL databases.

The range of MySQL uses is very large from a customer relations management list to medical records, any data you have that needs storing is normally stored on some kind of database system. You will need a database management system that allows you to add, access, edit, and process data in your databases, and MySQL is one of the best and most comprehensive packages on the market today.

MySQL can also be used as a relational database management system, which means it can store data in various tables that can communicate with one another rather than all in one large, central system of data.

You can run MySQL as a server in your local device or in a remote server. All you need to access your MySQL databases and MySQL functionality is your server name (such as the name server of your MySQL web hosting provider) or the appropriate IP address. You can then input your various commands, most likely using PHP scripts, to interact with your various databases. These commands are written on programming scripts such as WordPress.

When choosing a MySQL web hosting provider, you’ll want to consider some additional factors beyond the standard uptime, backup/redundancy systems, bandwidth, email, and bandwidth concerns.

The factors that you will need to consider when choosing Hosting Companies are indicated below:

• Databases: If you’re seeking a MySQL web hosting provider, you’re surely planning on making databases a significant part of your web-presence. You therefore need to find a MySQL hosting provider that offers you at least as many data structures as you might need. A host that promotes itself as a MySQL hosting provider must offer its clients with multiple websites at least five databases, and if you are interested StallionHosting.com does not limit the number of MySQL databases on any of its Hosting Packages.

• Interface: You’ll be working with your databases intimately and frequently. You’ll want a MySQL hosting provider that’s designed its admin interface with the MySQL user in mind. If you have various staff-members involved in the building and maintenance of your various tables and databases, you’ll want to be able to create multiple user I.D.’s to allow varying degrees of secure access. cPanel is one of the best administrative dashboard to use with MySQL databases.

• CRON support: A cron helps you to run specific scripts for regular, routine tasks to be run at periodic intervals. A MySQL hosting provider should allow you to set up and manage crons from your admin control panel. These scripts are also good for Preventive Maintenance routines.

• PHP Info: The most common script for MySQL databases is PHP. A MySQL hosting provider with PHP extensions enabled is likely to be more frustrating than useful to you. By checking into a prospective MySQL hosting provider’s PHP capabilities, you can ensure compatibility between your scripting language and your database management, thus saving yourself tons of trouble and loads of regrets later on.

Remember, if you are running MySQL databases; make sure that you get a host that specializes in MySQL hosting. Most web hosting providers will have MySQL databases, but it is in your best interested to compare the web hosting packages that each host provides.

Daniel Hall
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