MySQL is a traditional open source relational database that goes well with many well-established applications. Find out more about its features and use cases.
Ana Vasiliuk
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MySQL has been a key part of the open source database ecosystem for a long time, with many of the world’s largest and fastest-growing companies adopting it for their business-critical systems. If you’re looking for a way to get started with MySQL, this blog post has a good overview of its capabilities and common use cases, so read on!
MySQL is an open source relational database management system (DBMS). It is developed, supported, and distributed by Oracle Corporation and it has a vibrant community around it. Some of the key MySQL features include:
MySQL is the most widely adopted relational database management system and can be used for mission critical apps, dynamic websites, and as an embedded database for software, hardware, and appliances. Here are the examples of some of the most common use cases:
These are just some examples of situations where you can use MySQL. As it’s a highly popular database management system and it’s open source, it has an extensive portfolio of extensions and community support. All this makes MySQL a flexible tool for many use cases.
It’s relatively easy if you use Aiven for MySQL™. Whether you are building something new or looking for a modern platform for your existing applications, Aiven for MySQL™ is a friendly and scalable offering. Here’s how to get started:
That’s it! You can explore the next steps on our Developer Portal - we have quite an extensive list of How-tos and resources available at https://aiven.io/docs/products/mysql/.
We hope you found this introduction useful and are ready to get started with MySQL. For more details about the tool, check out our resources below or the official MySQL docs.
Lastly, try out our fully-managed service, deployable in the cloud of your choice. Start with a 30-day trial and see if it works for your use case. As we mentioned, MySQL has a vibrant community to answer any questions you may have, or our team can help answer those questions for you too.
