Using MySQL in a Web hosting environment

You can run MySQL as a server in your local unit or a remote server. Everything you need to access your MySQL databases and MySQL functionality is your server name (eg name server of your MySQL web hosting provider) or the relevant IP address. You can then enter your various commands, most likely using PHP scripts to interact with your various databases. These commands are written on programming scripts. 

When choosing a MySQL web hosting provider, you might consider some additional factors beyond the standard uptime, backup / redundancy systems, bandwidth, email, and bandwidth concerns. 

* Databases: If you are looking for a MySQL web hosting provider such as Yahoo Web Hosting, you're probably planning to databases a significant part of your web presence. You therefore have to find a MySQL hosting, offering you at least as many data structures that you might need. A host that promotes itself as a MySQL hosting provider must offer its customers with multiple websites at least five databases. 

* Connectivity: You must work with your databases closely and frequently. You want a MySQL hosting provider that has designed its admin interface with MySQL user in mind. If you have different groups of staff members involved in building and maintenance of your various tables and databases, you will want to be able to create multiple user ID's to allow varying degrees of secure access. CPanel is a good administrative dashboard to have to MySQL databases. 

* CRON support: A cron helps you to run specific scripts for regular, routine tasks that run at regular intervals. A MySQL hosting provider should allow you to create and manage cron from your admin control panel. These scripts are also good for preventive maintenance routines. 

* PHP Info: The most common script for MySQL databases PHP. A MySQL hosting provider with PHP extensions enabled is likely to be more frustrating than useful to you. By checking into a prospective MySQL hosting provider's PHP functions, you can ensure compatibility between your scripting language and your database management, thus saving yourself tons of problems and lots of regrets later.