When you use a script-driven application for your Internet site, any data that both you and the website users generate shall be stored inside a database - an accumulation of info, which is structured in cells and tables for easier reading and writing. The latter is done by using special software referred to as database management system and one of the most widely used ones globally is MySQL. A wide range of script apps are built to work with MySQL as it is easy to use, it works perfectly on a website hosting server and it's universal as it can function with popular web programming languages (PHP, Perl, Python, Java) and on various server Operating Systems (Windows, UNIX, Linux). There are loads of scripts that use MySQL, including popular ones for example WordPress, Moodle and Joomla.

MySQL 5 Databases in Shared Hosting

Starting or editing a MySQL database is going to be really easy with each of our Linux shared hosting packages. This can be done using our feature-rich Hepsia CP in which you can create or delete a database, create a backup with a single mouse click or employ the highly effective phpMyAdmin software instrument to modify cells and tables or import an entire database if you are moving a script-driven website from another hosting company. You can also enable remote access to any database within your account and choose from what IP addresses the connection shall be established, in order to guarantee the safety of your info. If you choose to use any of the script platforms that we provide with our script installer, you'll not have to do anything as our system will set up a brand new database and link it to the site automatically. If you encounter any difficulties to manage your databases, you should check our help articles and training videos or communicate with our technical support.

MySQL 5 Databases in Semi-dedicated Hosting

All of our Linux semi-dedicated hosting packages offer MySQL 5 support and the management of your databases will be very easy. With just a couple of clicks you are able to create a new database, delete an existing one or change its password. The Hepsia web hosting CP will also give you access to far more advanced functions such as a one-click backup and remote accessibility. For the latter option, you could add only the IP address of your computer to ensure that no one else is going to be able to access your data. That way, you can handle the content of any database in the account through any app on your personal computer. If you'd prefer to do this online, you can use the phpMyAdmin tool, that's available through Hepsia. You will also be able to view hourly and daily MySQL statistics, that will show you how your Internet sites perform and if any one of them has to be optimized.