Are databases stored locally?

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Databases can be local or remote, anywhere that is required to be. And that's where the data is stored. 12 июл. 2019 г.

Where are databases stored?

All the information in a database is organized and structured in database tables. These tables are stored on the hard disk of the database server. The database tables are usually divided into columns and rows, just like a regular graphic table.

Are mysql databases stored locally?

Sure. But where it is depends on the package you have chosen to install MySQL. Have a look at this SO answer for different options. /usr/local/mysql/ and /usr/local/var/mysql/ are usual locations.

Are databases stored as files?

Database ultimately stores the data in files, whereas File system also stores the data in files.

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