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Database Server Web Hosting

What is Database Hosting?

Database web hosting is a hosting environment where the servers offer the capability to run database applications like MySQL or PostgreSQL. A database is needed to run almost all web intensive applications. This includes blogs, shopping carts, web galleries, CMS, Ruby on Rails applications, PHP-based web sites, etc.

Database capability is extremely important for today's information rich websites that require continuous updating. Databases help to streamline the efficiency of the applications powering these websites because pertinent data can be updated on the fly. The organization ability of databases also allows data to be accessed quickly and be edited if needed.

A2 Hosting's Data Base Web Hosting Support

Since a database is necessary to run almost all web applications, it is important to never underestimate the importance of choosing an industry leading database host like A2 Hosting. We run MySQL 5 and PostgreSQL 8 on all of our shared, reseller and semi-dedicated servers and offer amazing Guru Crew support. Customers will also find that the majority of our web hosting packages include unlimited databases so you will never have to worry about hitting a quota where you will be unable to install and run an application that is vital to your site's success. MySQL database support is available through the cPanel control panel and phpMyAdmin. You will also discover PostgreSQL support via cPanel, as well as phpPgAdmin.

A2 Hosting Database Hosting Options

MySQL Database Hosting
MySQL is the most popular open-source database software in the world. MySQL uses Structured Query Language (SQL). This language adds, locates and processes data within the database. MySQL is used with many of the most popular server-side scripting languages like PHP. All of our shared host packages include MySQL database support through cPanel and phpMyAdmin. We also offer dedicated MySQL servers for customers that need an entire system for themselves.
PostgreSQL Database Hosting
PostgreSQL is another full-featured open-source database option found at A2 Hosting. PostgreSQL is known as a relational database management system (DBMS). A DBMS is an application that stores, retains, finds and retrieves data for a database. Every shared web host package includes PostgreSQL database support. Dedicated PostgreSQL accounts are also available for customers that require their own, entire system.
SQLite Database Hosting
SQLite is a lightweight database engine that is self-contained, serverless, transactional and does not require configuration. SQLite is especially praised for being a quick and efficient database application. A2 Hosting maintains the latest and best versions of PHP on all of our servers, allowing us to support SQLite.