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What does MySQL stand for?

My Structured Query Language
My Storage Query Language
My System Query Language
My Sequel (correct)

What does SQL enable programmers to do in relation to a relational database?

Manage operating system tasks
Create, modify, and extract data (correct)
Create and delete data tables
Control network access

What type of license is MySQL available under?

MIT License
Apache License
GNU General Public License (correct)
GNU Lesser General Public License

Who initially owned and sponsored MySQL?

MySQL AB (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Michael Widenius create after Oracle acquired Sun Microsystems?

MariaDB (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does MySQL stand for?

My Structured Query Language (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Michael Widenius create after Oracle acquired Sun Microsystems?

MariaDB (D) Signup and view all the answers

Under what type of license is MySQL available?

GNU General Public License and proprietary licenses (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of SQL in relation to a relational database?

Create, modify, and extract data (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an RDBMS like MySQL in a computer's storage system?

Implement a relational database (B) Signup and view all the answers

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.