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How do I create a MySQL database?
You can create MySQL databases in seconds directly from your Stylistic Hosting control panel. This option is unavailable for packages hosted on our WordPress platform due to its...
What’s the maximum MySQL database size allowed?
At Stylistic Hosting, each MySQL database you create can store up to 1024 MB (1 GB) of data. As databases comprise of only text, this is a lot of space in real terms; to put it...
Can I set my database hostname as ‘localhost’?
No, you would need to set the database hostname as the server that it's on at Stylistic Hosting. You can find this by going to the MySQL Databases icon within a package. The...
How do I import a .sql file via phpMyAdmin?
You can use phpMyAdmin to import an .SQL file with your database information. To do this: Log in to your database via phpMyAdmin (my.stylistichosting.co.uk > Manage...
What is MariaDB?
MariaDB is a fork of MySQL. The database structure and indexes of MariaDB are the same as MySQL. This makes MariaDB a backward compatible, drop-in replacement for MySQL. We...
How do I manage my Microsoft SQL database?
We recommend using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) for managing your Microsoft SQL databases. This industry-standard software provides a comprehensive environment for...
What is MS-SQL?
Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDMS) developed by Microsoft. As a database server, it is a software product with the primary function of storing...
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