All script apps such as forums or virtual shops store their info in a database - a set of cells and tables which contains all of the site data such as items, prices, comments, and many others. When you open a particular page, the script connects to the database and retrieves the needed info, then displays it. The intermediary software which connects the script and the database is called a database management system and among the most popular ones is MySQL. The latter is frequently used simply because it operates on a variety of platforms (Windows, UNIX, Linux) and with numerous scripting languages (Python, PHP, Perl, Java), not mentioning its amazing efficiency even with big databases. Many popular platforms such as WordPress or Joomla™ employ MySQL databases to keep their content.

MySQL 5 Databases in Web Hosting

Starting or modifying a MySQL database will be really easy with each one of our web hosting plans. This can be carried out using our feature-rich Hepsia CP through which you can create or erase a database, set up a backup with one click or take advantage of the efficient phpMyAdmin instrument to change cells and tables or import a whole database if you are moving a script-driven website from another web hosting provider. You could also enable remote access to any database in your account and decide from what IP addresses the connection shall be established, in order to ensure the protection of your info. If you opt to employ any of the script platforms that we offer with our script installer, you'll not need to do anything as our system will create a new database and link it to the site automatically. If you experience any problems to manage your databases, you should check our help articles and educational videos or communicate with our tech support team.

MySQL 5 Databases in Semi-dedicated Servers

All our semi-dedicated plans offer MySQL 5 support and the administration of your databases shall be really easy. With only a few mouse clicks you are able to create a brand new database, delete an existing one or alter its password. The Hepsia hosting Control Panel shall also provide you with access to much more advanced functions like a one-click backup and remote access. For the latter option, you could include only the IP address of your computer to ensure that nobody else will be able to access your info. That way, you can manage the content of any database inside the account using any app on your PC. If you want to do this online, you could use the phpMyAdmin tool, which is available through Hepsia. You shall also be able to see hourly and day-to-day MySQL stats, that will show you how your sites perform and if any of them has to be optimized.