Sunday, December 12, 2010

Essentials of Mysql

Essentials of MYSQL

MySQL is a relational database management system it runs as a server providing multi-user access to a number of databases. MySQL is officially pronounced mai es que el ("My S-Q-L"), but is often also pronounced mai sequel  ("My Sequel"). It is named after developer Michael Widenius' daughter, My. The SQL phrase stands for Structured Query Language.


Uses of Mysql

   It is lightweight than other databases
   It can perform more flexibility depend on their requirements
  We can configure the settings mysql to our own specifications

Installation of mysql

                     Three things we have to do install mysql

                       Install mysql-server,mysql-client,mysql-lib

   
MYSQL ARCHITECTURE