MySQL

InnoDB: MySQL/MariaDB’s default engine for performance & reliability. Guide: features, `SHOW ENGINES`, create/alter tables & fix issues.

This guide explains key MySQL variables, their purpose, impact, and default values. It’s a reference for understanding server behavior and optimization, with caution for changes.

Use `mysqldump` to backup & restore MySQL/MariaDB. Learn to export DBs/tables, restore from SQL, & fix “trigger in wrong schema” errors.

Our helpful guide shows you how to install phpMyAdmin on AlmaLinux to easily manage your MariaDB or MySQL databases. 

Interacting with MySQL Client via command line allows manipulation of databases and their functions. This article covers common commands and their functionalities, facilitating database management.

Periodic automatic backups are crucial for website restoration in case of mishaps. While MySQL databases are typically included, manual backups are prudent before significant database or server changes. This preemptive measure ensures the availability of previous versions for restoration if needed.

If you have a managed server with WHM/cPanel, you can use the WHM interface to upgrade your MySQL with just a few clicks. While you can still use command line (SSH) to upgrade your MySQL, it is more involved than using the graphical interface of WHM and EasyApache.

Reset MySQL root password if security compromised. Change passwords every 90 days for enhanced server security.

Control MySQL database access by creating user-specific restrictions for databases, tables, and privileges. Use cPanel or the command line to create MySQL users.

Many modern websites rely on databases to store important data. When these databases get large, your server can slow down when there are a lot of requests (queries) that the database has to handle. Speeding these queries up requires knowledge of MySQL indexing.

Making sure that your server software is up to date is one of the best ways to protect yourself from malicious attacks. This includes updating your database software, like MySQL. MySQL upgrades involve a number of steps, including planning, backups, upgrading binaries, upgrading tables, and cleanup.

This tutorial is for the purpose of upgrading MySQL on an unmanaged server with a CentOS operating system. This tutorial assumes that you are already logged in as root via Secure Shell. Make sure you complete the backup process before making any changes to your MySQL.