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The initial MySQL tutorial starts off by exposing you to what a database and Database Management System are and how they are different.
Our MySQL tutorial explains how MySQL works in a simple, easy to understand manner.
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A Database Management System is mandatory for any website that delivers:
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The DBMS must be light on resources and swift to respond to user queries. MySQL fits perfectly. Hence there are a lot of people seeking MySQL training via the Internet today. When a DBMS is required to work with a Web server, MySQL is chosen 90% of the time. MySQL carries a small foot print, light on resources, swift, yet is an enterprise strength relational DBMS.
MySQL was once open source, completely free to down load and use. Today, MySQL is owned by Oracle Corp, but so far continues to be free to download and use.
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