When you use a script-driven app for your site, any information that both you and the site users generate shall be stored within a database - an accumulation of info, that is arranged in cells and tables for simpler reading and writing. The latter is done by employing special software called database management system and one of the most popular ones around the globe is MySQL. A lot of script applications are created to work with MySQL because it’s simple to use, it works perfectly on a hosting server and it's also universal as it can function with popular web programming languages (Java, Perl, Python, PHP) and on a number of hosting server OS (UNIX, Linux, Windows). There are thousands of scripts that use MySQL, including very popular ones like Moodle, Joomla and WordPress.

MySQL 5 Databases in Cloud Hosting

Starting or changing a MySQL database is going to be really easy with each of our Linux cloud hosting service. This can be done via our feature-rich Hepsia Control Panel in which you can set up or delete a database, set up a backup copy with only one click or employ the highly efficient phpMyAdmin instrument so as to change cells and tables or import a whole database if you are moving a script-driven website from another hosting company. You could also enable remote access to any database inside your account and decide from what IP addresses the connection shall be established, so as to guarantee the security of your data. Should you decide to employ any of the script platforms that we offer with our script installer, you'll not need to do anything because our system will create a new database and link it to the site automatically. If you experience any issues to control your databases, you should check our help articles and instructional videos or get in touch with our technical support.

MySQL 5 Databases in Semi-dedicated Servers

All our semi-dedicated service come with MySQL 5 support and the management of your databases shall be very easy. With only a couple of mouse clicks you are able to set up a new database, erase an existing one or alter its password. The Hepsia hosting CP will also offer you access to much more advanced functions including a one-click backup and remote access. For the latter option, you can add only the IP address of your computer to make sure that nobody else will be able to access your info. That way, you can manage the content of any database in the account via any application on your computer. If you want to do this online, you should use the phpMyAdmin tool, which is available via Hepsia. You will also be able to see hourly and daily MySQL stats, which will show you how your websites perform and if any one of them needs to be optimized.