• MySQL is a database management system.
  • MySQL databases are relational.
  • MySQL software is Open Source.
  • The MySQL Database Server is fast, reliable, scalable, and easy to use.
  • MySQL Server works in client/server or embedded systems.
  • Initial release : 23 May 1995
  • Current stable release : 5.6.13 / 30 July 2013
  • Written in : C, C++
  • Operating system : Cross-platform
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Macintosh
  • Available in : English
  • License of MySQL is available under GNU General Public License (version 2) or proprietary EULA.
  • MySQL reduces the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)