MySQL Database
MySQL is a relational database management system. The same statement is true of large systems such as Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server. If you are looking to step up from using Microsoft Access files, but aren't ready for the financial investment of one of the big two databases, then MySQL offers you a great middle ground. Many companies and individuals have started using MySQL for the development of their web projects and then never switched over to one of the larger databases because MySQL performed well enough that an upgrade was never needed. In fact, benchmarks on the MySQL web site show that MySQL outperforms SQL Server on just about every possible test.
MySQL is a value-added option on our web hosting plans. It has a one-time $15 set-up fee and no additional monthly charges.
