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MySQL Overview
SQL
stands for Structured Query Language. It is the most
common language used for accessing a database, and has been in use for
many years. It is used by the MySQL database feature inside your control
panel.
Without
going into the technical details, SQL is a language which consists of a
set of commands that allow you to create, make changes to, and retrieve
data from a database.
These
commands can be issued through a Graphical User Interface or by embedding
them in a computer program.
The
MySQL
Control Panel provided as part of your account is a GUI that works
over the internet through your web browser. This makes it very convenient
for administration of web-based database applications. Setting up and
managing your database will be done through the MySQL
Control Panel.
To
allow access to your database through your web site, you will need to
create Common Gateway Interface scripts. These
scripts are small computer programs which run on the web hosting server
and are activated by clicking on a link or a button in a web page. This
will allow users of your web site to interact with your web site in a more
meaningful manner. Using CGI scripts and MySQL you can maintain account
information on visitors, allow people to search and browse catalogs, and
much more.
Detailed
documentation, licensing information, and much more can be found at the MySQL
web site. Many books
are available which describe SQL in detail. If you plan on doing much
database development, it is recommended that you review one or more of
these.
4 Great Hosting does not provide
technical support for using MySQL, however you will find loads of useful
information as well as additional resources that will assist you
within the following links.
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