Summary: In this chapter, We review what is MySQL, History of MySQL and why MySQL is the world’s most popular open source database.
Introducing to MySQL
How to come name of MySQL?
- My is the daughter’s name of the MySQL’s co-founder, Monty Widenius.
- The name of MySQL is the combination of My and SQL.
What is MySQL
MySQL is a database management system that allows you to manage relational databases. It is open source software backed by Oracle. It means you can use MySQL without paying a dime. In addition, if you want, you can change its source code to suit your needs.
Even though MySQL is open source software, you can buy a commercial license version from Oracle to get a premium support services.
MySQL is pretty easy to master in comparison with other database software like Oracle Database, or Microsoft SQL Server.
MySQL can run on various platforms UNIX, Linux, Windows, etc. You can install it in a server or even in a desktop. In addition, MySQL is reliable, scalable, and fast.
The official way to pronounce MySQL is My Ess Que Ell, not My Sequel.
If you develop websites or web applications, MySQL is a good choice. MySQL is an important component of LAMP stack, which includes Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP.
Install MySQL Database Server
Install MySQL Database Server
