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What is MySQL?

The MySQL database has become the world's most popular open source database because of its consistent fast performance, high reliability and ease of use. It's used in more than 11 million installations ranging from large corporations to specialized embedded applications on every continent in the world. (Yes, even Antarctica!)

Not only is MySQL the world's most popular open source database, it's also become the database of choice for a new generation of applications built on the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP / Perl / Python.) MySQL runs on more than 20 platforms including Linux, Windows, OS/X, HP-UX, AIX, Netware, giving you the kind of flexibility that puts you in control.

Whether you're new to database technology or an experienced developer or DBA, MySQL offers a comprehensive range of certified software, support, training and consulting to make you successful.


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The explanations below are kept simple on purpose, for more advanced features of these statements take a look at the original documentation. (references to the original documentation are included with the simple explanations)

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MySQL Reference Manual
5.1 Reference manual
5.0 Reference manual
3.23, 4.0, 4.1 Reference manual