MySQL? What?
My is the daughter’s name of the MySQL’s co-founder, Monty Widenius.
The name of MySQL is the combination of My and SQL, MySQL.
The MySQL is a DBMS (database management system) that allows you to manage RDBMS (relational databases). MySQL is open source Database software backed by Oracle. It means you can use MySQL without paying a money. In addition, if you want, you can change its source code to fullfile your needs.
If you have need any support so you can buy a commercial license version software from Oracle to get a premium support services.
MySQL is very easy to master in comparison with other DB software like Oracle DB, or Microsoft SQL Server.
MySQL support to various platforms like Linux, UNIX, Windows, etc. You can install it in a server or even in a desktop. In addition, MySQL is reliable, scalable, and fast database software.
The legally way to pronounce MySQL is My Ess Que Ell, not My Sequel. However, you can pronounce it whatever you like, who care?
If you develop any type of websites or web applications, MySQL database is a good choice. MySQL is an important component of LAMP stack, which includes Apache, Linux, MySQL, and PHP.
