How MySQL Works?
MySQL follows the working of Client-Server Architecture. This model is designed for the
end-users called clients to access the resources from a central computer known as a server using
network services. Here, the clients make requests through a graphical user interface (GUI), and
the server will give the desired output as soon as the instructions are matched. The process of
MySQL environment is the same as the client-server model.
The core of the MySQL database is the MySQL Server. This server is available as a separate
program and responsible for handling all the database instructions, statements, or commands. The
working of MySQL database with MySQL Server are as follows:
1. MySQL creates a database that allows you to build many tables to store and manipulate data
and defining the relationship between each table.
2. Clients make requests through the GUI screen or command prompt by using specific SQL
expressions on MySQL.
3. Finally, the server application will respond with the requested expressions and produce the
desired result on the client-side.
A client can use any MySQL GUI. But, it is making sure that your GUI should be lighter and
user-friendly to make your data management activities faster and easier. Some of the most widely
used MySQL GUIs are MySQL Workbench, SequelPro, DBVisualizer, and the Navicat DB Admin Tool.
Some GUIs are commercial, while some are free with limited functionality, and some are only
compatible with MacOS. Thus, you can choose the GUI according to your needs.
MySQL is a relational database management system based on the Structured Query Language, which
is the popular language for accessing and managing the records in the database. MySQL is
open-source and free software under the GNU license. It is supported by Oracle Company.
Why Choose MySQL?
If you're looking for a free or low-cost database management system, several are available from
which to choose: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, one of the free-but-unsupported engines from
commercial vendors, and so forth. When you compare MySQL with other database systems, think
about what's most important to you. Performance, support, features (such as SQL conformance or
extensions), licensing conditions and restrictions, and price all are factors to take into
account. Given these considerations, MySQL has many attractive features to offer:
Speed: MySQL is fast. Its developers contend that MySQL is about the fastest database system you
can get.
Ease of use:
MySQL is a high-performance but relatively simple database system and is much less
complex to set up and administer than larger systems.
Query language support:
MySQL understands SQL (Structured Query Language), the standard language
of choice for all modern database systems.
Capability:
The MySQL server is multi-threaded, so many clients can connect to it at the same
time. Each client can use multiple databases simultaneously. You can access MySQL interactively
using several interfaces that let you enter queries and view the results.
Connectivity and security. MySQL is fully networked, and databases can be accessed from anywhere
on the Internet, so you can share your data with anyone, anywhere. But MySQL has access control
so that one person who shouldn't see another's data cannot. To provide additional security,
MySQL supports encrypted connections using the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol.
Portability:
MySQL runs on many varieties of Unix, as well as on other non-Unix systems, such as
Windows, NetWare, and OS/2. MySQL runs on hardware from small personal computers (even palmtop
devices) to high-end servers.
Small size:
MySQL has a modest distribution size, especially compared to the huge disk space
footprint of certain commercial database systems.
Availability and cost: MySQL is an Open Source project with dual licensing. First, it is
available under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL). This means that MySQL is
available without cost for most in-house uses. Second, for organizations that prefer or require
formal arrangements or that do not want to be bound by the conditions of the GPL, commercial
licenses are available.
Open distribution and source code. MySQL is easy to obtain; just use your Web browser. If you
don't understand how something works, are curious about an algorithm, or want to perform a
security audit, you can get the source code and examine it. If you think you've found a bug,
report it; the developers want to know.
Why is MySQL so Popular?
MySQL is indeed not the only (R)DBMS on the market, but it is one of the most popular ones and
only second to Oracle Database when scored using critical parameters like the number of mentions
in search results, professional profiles on LinkedIn, and frequency of technical discussions on
internet forums. The fact that many major tech giants rely on it further solidifies the
well-deserved position. Why so? Here are the reasons:
Flexible and easy to use:
You can modify the source code to meet your own expectations, and
don’t need to pay anything for this level of freedom, including the options for upgrading to the
advanced commercial version. The installation process is relatively simple, and shouldn’t take
longer than 30 minutes.
High Performance:
A wide array of cluster servers backs MySQL. Whether you are storing massive
amounts of big e-Commerce data or doing heavy business intelligence activities, MySQL can assist
you smoothly with optimum speed.
An industry standard:
Industries have been using MySQL for years, which means that there are
abundant resources for skilled developers. MySQL users can expect rapid development of the
software and freelance experts willing to work for a smaller wage if they ever need them.
Secure:
Your data should be your primary concern when choosing the right RDBMS software. With
its Access Privilege System and User Account Management, MySQL sets the security bar high.
Host-based verification and password encryption are both available.
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