MySQL is a true multi-user, multithreaded SQL (Structured Query Language) database server. MySQL is most commonly used for Web applications and for embedded applications and has become a popular alternative to proprietary database systems because of its speed and reliability.
MySQL is an open source RDBMS (Relational Database Management System) that relies on SQL for processing the data in the database. MySQL provides APIs (Application Programming Interface) for the languages C, C++, Eiffel, Java, Perl, PHP and Python.
One of the fastest SQL (Structure Query Language) database servers currently on the market is the MySQL server. It is our preferred solution for those holding Basic Accounts or higher, who need databases to drive their web sites.
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