What is MySQL?

A commonly asked question in regard to programming is, “What is MySQL?”

MySQL is a flexible and reliable database management system which uses SQL (Structured Query Language) to guide, manage and process data in databases. SQL is a preferred language of developers in building databases due to its speed in returns and display of results of content from queries in database applications. It is quick to retrieve code and content from a cell in basic conditions and enables a file or form to load quickly.

MySQL does have some security issues but can be effectively designed to be secure using firewalls and password administration.

MySQL is open source and works well in conjunction with apache, linux, asp and php scripts creating a complex yet simple to use software design that has all the basics needed to begin efficient database management. Coldfusion works via ODBC to connect to MySQL databases.

The developers of MySQL are quality driven and strive to ensure that their product is bug free, easy to use and affordable. The advantages of MySQL over similar web programming languages are its ease of use, affordability, flexibility and speed. It is also known to decrease downtime as well as maintenance, administration and support costs. The disadvantage is vulnerability to certain worms; however, security guidelines have been developed to make MySQL databases more secure. Because of its flexibility, MySQL is more likely to be a long-term database management system which will eliminate the expenses associated with changing proprietary software.

// posted by BasicMichelle on 10/08/2005 12:25:00 PM / Permanent Link