The database system provides the structure and organization needed to make data access operations efficient, even those that involve large amounts of information and many data tables. MySQL is an Open Source database, available over the Internet at no cost. This contrasts with other proprietary commercial databases that are available only from specific vendors, typically at very high cost. However, for those who wish to purchase MySQL on CD, and receive printed documentation, NuSphere MySQL provides those very options. In addition to the boxed edition, NuSphere also offers annual support contracts and training courses.
Every database system has areas in which it particularly excels.
For MySQL, one of those is speed - it's widely regarded as faster than other databases. EASY TO USE . The MySQL distribution is a relatively small package, not hundreds of megabytes like some other database products. The development philosophy is to focus on features people actually want rather than to toss everything possible into the distribution. This makes MySQL easier to understand, so it's easy to install, set up, use, and administer.