MySQL

Open-source database system

MySQL is a widely used open-source database management system that stores and retrieves data using SQL (Structured Query Language).

Pronounced "my sequel" or "my S-Q-L," it powers countless websites and applications, handling everything from small blogs to major platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

The site runs on a MySQL database.

ecosystem

Oracle

Prophetic shrine or speaker

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web development · Azure · Docker

opensource

GPL

Open source license type

source code · release · version · documentation · bugs · patches

administration

installation

Process of putting in

replication · migration · security · privileges · users · permissions · root · command line · tuning · monitoring

storage

tables

Flat-topped furniture pieces

fields · datatypes · BLOB · partitioning · indexing · normalization · denormalization · ACID · transactions · schema

querying

AVG

Computer protection brand

Opposites
database paradigm

MySQLNoSQL

Schema-free database systems

Cassandra · flat file · spreadsheet

licensing model

MySQLclosed-source

Software with hidden code

scale and architecture

MySQLSnowflake

Tech company or name

Family

my, NoSQL

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Rated G