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What does MySQL stand for?
What does MySQL stand for?
What does SQL enable programmers to do in relation to a relational database?
What does SQL enable programmers to do in relation to a relational database?
What type of license is MySQL available under?
What type of license is MySQL available under?
Who initially owned and sponsored MySQL?
Who initially owned and sponsored MySQL?
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What did Michael Widenius create after Oracle acquired Sun Microsystems?
What did Michael Widenius create after Oracle acquired Sun Microsystems?
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What does MySQL stand for?
What does MySQL stand for?
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What did Michael Widenius create after Oracle acquired Sun Microsystems?
What did Michael Widenius create after Oracle acquired Sun Microsystems?
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Under what type of license is MySQL available?
Under what type of license is MySQL available?
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What is the primary purpose of SQL in relation to a relational database?
What is the primary purpose of SQL in relation to a relational database?
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What is the role of an RDBMS like MySQL in a computer's storage system?
What is the role of an RDBMS like MySQL in a computer's storage system?
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Study Notes
MySQL Overview
- MySQL stands for My Query Language
SQL Functionality
- Enables programmers to manage and manipulate data in a relational database
MySQL Licensing
- Available under the GNU General Public License (GPL)
MySQL History
- Initially owned and sponsored by David Axmark and Michael Widenius (co-founders)
- After Oracle acquired Sun Microsystems, Michael Widenius created MariaDB
Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
- MySQL is an example of an RDBMS that plays a crucial role in a computer's storage system
- RDBMS like MySQL store and manage data in a structured and organized manner
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Test your knowledge of MySQL, the open-source relational database management system, with this quiz. Learn about the history, features, and functionality of MySQL, including its use of SQL for querying and managing data.