All of the Lunarpages programs allow unlimited use of databases. They use MySQL which is an application whose purpose is as a component of the database applications such as LAMP, BAMP, MAMP and WAMP platforms. It also works with tools such as Bugzilla to perform open-source bug tracking. MySQL has gained popularity because of its PHP and Ruby on rails, two applications that are usually combined with MySQL. Both PHP and MySQL are components that are essential when running content management systems such as Drupal, e107, Joomla!, WordPress and even some of the BitTorrent trackers.
One reason MySQL is so popular among web developers is because of its ability to work with so many popular system platforms. Some of the platforms currently in use that rely on MySQL include the following:
- AIX
- BSDi
- FreeBSD
- HP-UX
- I5/OS
- Linux
- MacOS X
- NetBSD
- Novell NetWare
- OpenBSD
- eComStation
- OS/2
- Warp
There are many more platforms with which one can use MySQL, but we have provided you with just a handful of what is available. The administration of the MySQL databases requires using the command-line tool which is already provided. You can also download GUI administration tools by going to the MySQL website. The tools include MySQL Administrator and MySQL Query Browser which are included in one package. You will also find several other commercial and non-commercial tools available.
With so many different databases available for your use, it’s easy to see why Lunarpages’ decision to include unlimited database creation in all of its packages makes it popular as a web hosting company. Database creation may not be an important tool for those who have a personal web page or even someone who does not handle a large amount of online sales, but for the eCommerce business, databases are a must to keep track of many different items. Online database creation and management have replaced manual tracking of statistics in software applications such as Access. Although these applications work well for office applications, they create a great deal of work when trying to track website statistics.
Although not every user will need the capabilities of MySQL, commercial users will find it very useful for creating databases to track various aspects of their online experience. Lunarpages knows the importance of various databases, especially for the eCommerce business, and they have created their websites to accommodate those needs. Making it simpler for the website user to track sales, visitors, inventory, customer statistics, customers’ payment information, and much more give Lunarpages an edge over website hosts that limit the amount of databases a user can create within the terms of the hosting plan.
Whether you need one database or fifty, you can be sure Lunarpages can provide access to the tools you need to create and manage all of your databases. These tools are essential to the success and maintenance of any online business and having access to them without additional cost to the user is part of Lunarpages’ commitment to their customers.
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