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MySQL is a highly popular open-source relational database management system. It is a client/server system that consists of a multithreaded SQL server that supports different back ends, several different client programs and libraries, administrative tools, and a wide range of application programming interfaces (APIs).
MySQL Server architecture allows it to support multiple storage engines, each optimized for different use cases and performance requirements. The InnoDB storage engine is the default storage engine, which provides features such as transactions, foreign keys, and row-level locking.
An advantage of the InnoDB storage engine is that it is ACID-compliant. An ACID-compliant database (or storage engine) does not lose committed transactions’ data if there is a database server crash (such as during a power failure). While it is a critical requirement for mission-critical applications, it is also a key requirement when using storage-consistent snapshots to create point-in-time replicas of the database. Point-in-time database replicas are used to create environments for test, development, and reporting.
MySQL Server is available for various operating systems, including Linux, Windows, macOS, and others, making it a versatile choice for developers and organizations. MySQL Server can handle large volumes of data and high traffic loads. It employs various optimization techniques such as indexing, caching, and query optimization to improve performance and scalability. MySQL Server is designed to be scalable, allowing it to scale both vertically and horizontally to handle increasing workloads.
For more information about MySQL database, see MySQL.