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MySQL Intro

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Summary

MySQL is a relational database server developed by MySQL AB and now owned by Oracle Corporation. The server runs on a variety of operating systems, supports SQL standards, and adds a number of MySQL-specific extensions and data types. The basic concepts that need to be understood first are the table, the primary key, the relationships between the tables, and the way the client sends the query to the server.

Key points

MySQL is a database server software that serves multiple clients simultaneously
A relational database stores data on a table that is linked through a primary key and a foreign key.
MySQL follows the SQL standard but also has MySQL-specific functions and data types.
MySQL is available as a Community (free) and Enterprise (paid with additional support) edition

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