MySQL

MySQL is an open source relational database server that provides a simple method for gathering and maintaining specific or large amounts of data in a structured form.

Access

To request access to the MySQL server, complete the MySQL Request form.

Users granted a MySQL account will be provided:

  • A username to access the MySQL Server with one database where SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, CREATE, ALTER, INDEX, and DROP privileges are provided
  • Permissions to a database as well as the test database for all users
  • Connection to the MySQL server from localhost
  • Access to  phpMyAdmin (an Open-Source Graphical Interface), a user-friendly method to interface with the MySQL server:

Note: The MySQL server is unavailable when the Comp or Cavern servers are restarted for maintenance, occasionally without notice.

For questions regarding MySQL, submit an AskIT case.

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