Introducing Database and SQL

PHP is an open source server-side language which is used for creating dynamic web pages. It can be embedded
into HTML. PHP is usually used in conjunction with a MySQL database on Linux/UNIX web servers. It is probably the most popular
scripting language.

PHP is a widely-used general-purpose scripting language and interpreter that is freely available. A full explanation of all
the PHP functions, complete user manual and lots of tutorials can be found on the PHP's official page.

One of the most important things about using PHP is to have a PHP specialized host. Here are some of the things we at SiteGround
can offer:
We have long experience in providing technical support for PHP-based web sites. Thanks to it our servers are perfectly optimized to
offer the best overall performance for most PHP applications.
We offer a lot of free PHP management tools including CMS systems, forums, galleries, blogs, shopping carts and more.
We provide multiple versions of PHP on a per-folder basis.
We are always one of the first to offer the newest PHP versions to our clients.

What is MySQL?

MySQL is a freely available open source Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) that uses Structured Query
Language (SQL).

SQL is the most popular language for adding, accessing and managing content in a database. It is most noted for its quick
processing, proven reliability, ease and flexibility of use. MySQL is an essential part of almost every open source PHPapplication.
Good examples for PHP & MySQL-based scripts are WordPress, Joomla, Magento and Drupal.

One of the most important things about using MySQL is to have a MySQL specialized host. Here are some of the things SiteGround
can offer:
We have long experience in providing technical support for MySQL-based web sites. Thanks to it our servers are perfectly
optimized to offer the best overall performance for most MySQL applications.
We offer a lot of free MySQL tools including CMS systems, forums, galleries, blogs, shopping carts and more.
We support MySQL 5 and we provide unlimited MySQL databases on all our hosting plans.