MySQL Databases
The servers that we provide utilize the MySQL variant of database. There are several different types of SQL databases, each with its own uniqueness. Most SQL can be converted from one form to the other, although the conversion can be quite rigorous. If you need help converting a database format, you will probably get more helpful information contacting a support group or support service from whatever software you are converting from.
A MySQL database can be useful for storing data, and accessing it quickly. Uses can include forums, news scripts, blogging scripts. Anything that needs to store information and access it quickly, a MySQL database can be a useful tool.
There is a tutorial available for creating a MySQL database on your account. This explains most of the steps necessary in its creation. You can access the tutorial here.
For information concerning the phpMyAdmin portion of MySQL, the phpMyAdmin documentation would be your best source. It can be read here.
Other useful tutorials are listed below: