MySQL Databases
Most popular open-source relational database. Many Unix-based plans allow MySQL databases.
MySQL is a free open source relational database management system, which is actually one of the fastest on the market.
MySQL is offered mostly by Linux hosts. However there are ports available for Windows.
Pronounced “my ess cue el” (each letter separately) and not “my SEE kwill.” MySQL is an open source RDBMS that relies on SQL for processing the data in the database.
MySQL is most commonly used for Web applications and for embedded applications and has become a popular alternative to proprietary database systems because of its speed and reliability. MySQL can run on UNIX, Windows and Mac OS.
MySQL is developed, supported and marketed by MySQL AB. The database is available for free under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL) or for a fee to those who do not wish to be bound by the terms of the GPL.