What is MySQL? - Features of MySQL

A database is a systematic collection of data. A database management system (DBMS) is required to store, access, delete, or otherwise organize data in a database. MySQL is an open-source DBMS. You can freely download, modify, and use open-source software without paying fees or royalties to the original author.

In this session, you will learn about MySQL, its features, and its advantages over other relational database management systems (RDBMS). R RDBMS is based on a relational model as specified by E.F. Codd. In addition, you will learn about the advantages of MySQL as an open-source database and the use of hypertext preprocessor (PHP) with MySQL.