MySQL is a relational database server that understands SQL (Structured
Query Language) queries. The actual server software resides on
a server separate from your Web site server. MySQL can be used
to store data for convenient retrieval It is available as an
advanced feature on all hosting accounts*.
MYSQL
What is MySQL - provides general information about MySQL excerpted from mysql.com. We've compiled some of the high points and provided more links to valuable resources.
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