Server Database Management
This section contains articles and resources for database server administration. The topics cover fundamental database concepts and instructions for managing specific database management systems.
Allowing Remote Database Access
Remote database access may be needed for third-party apps but is disabled by default due to security risks. Learn when and how to enable it safely.
Change Your PostgreSQL Password on Linux
Postgres change password on Linux and enhance the security of your database.
DBeaver tutorial for PostgreSQL, SQLite, MySQL, and MariaDB
This DBeaver tutorial will demonstrate how you can easily establish connections to a wide array of databases and work with them efficiently and effectively.
How to Install MariaDB 5.5 on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
In our tutorial, we install the database, MariaDB 5.5, otherwise known as MySQL, onto an Ubuntu 14.04 server in a few easy steps.
MariaDB / MySQL Database Administration
Your hub for MySQL administration. Find tutorials on installation, user management, backups, optimization, and troubleshooting to master your database.
MariaDB vs MySQL: Which database solution is right for you?
MariaDB vs. MySQL — choosing MariaDB over MySQL improves performance, adds more features, hardens security, and future-proofs your database on a truly open source platform.
Percona
Percona Server on Core-Managed Linux (no cPanel): Install this MySQL alternative, upgrade existing DBs & leverage XtraDB for better performance.
phpMyAdmin Web-Based Database Management
Master phpMyAdmin with our guides. Learn to import/export data, manage users, run queries, and optimize your database with this powerful web interface.
Understanding Databases
A database is an organized collection of information. It provides an efficient and organized mechanism for storing, managing, and retrieving data.