All script apps such as forums or virtual shops keep their data within a database - a set of cells and tables containing all the site info like items, prices, comments, and many others. When you open a certain page, the script connects to the database and retrieves the necessary information, then shows it. The intermediary software that connects the script and the database is referred to as a database management system and amongst the most famous ones is MySQL. The latter is frequently used simply because it works on a variety of platforms (Windows, UNIX, Linux) and with a number of scripting languages (Java, Perl, Python, PHP), not mentioning its great efficiency even with massive databases. Lots of well-known platforms like Joomla™ or WordPress work with MySQL databases to save their content.

MySQL 5 Databases in Cloud Hosting

The in-house built Hepsia CP that comes with our Linux cloud packages allows you to control all your MySQL databases without difficulty. It requires only a couple of mouse clicks to set up a new database and with only one more click you can back it up if you would like to have a copy before you update your website, for example. You will be able to modify the password, erase a database or allow remote access to it just as easily. For the latter option you'll be able to opt for the IP addresses which will be able to connect to the database remotely so as to make sure that unauthorized people will not be able to access your information. If you want to view the database content or change any cell or table through the Control Panel, you should use phpMyAdmin, an excellent web-based interface. Using any one of our script-driven apps will also be super easy as our script installer will set up a database for the script you have picked out automatically.

MySQL 5 Databases in Semi-dedicated Hosting

All of our Linux semi-dedicated hosting packages come with MySQL 5 support and the management of your databases will be quite simple. With only a few clicks you'll be able to set up a whole new database, delete an existing one or modify its password. The Hepsia web hosting Control Panel shall also give you access to far more advanced functions such as a one-click backup and remote access. For the latter option, you could include only the IP address of your computer to make certain that nobody else is going to 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. If you want to do this online, you could use the phpMyAdmin tool, that is available through Hepsia. You will also be able to view hourly and day-to-day MySQL statistics, that will show you how your sites perform and if any one of them needs to be optimized.