Do I need a server for my database?

Does a database run on a server?

Database servers are used to store and manage databases that are stored on the server and to provide data access for authorized users. This type of server keeps the data in a central location that can be regularly backed up. It also allows users and applications to centrally access the data across the network.

Do you need a server for a SQL database?

It depends on what you are needing. Some instances of SQL, such as SQLite3, are local and file based. They have no server. Most provide a server because of the problem they address.

Do I need a server for MySQL?

You do not need the full MySQL server installed on the web server. Ideally it makes sense to have the client and server using the exact same version of MySQL, as they will support exactly the same features, but it's not completely necessary.

Is there a difference between a server and a database?

Generally, a Server is a high-end network computer managing connected devices (“clients”) and their access to multiple applications as a central resource, whereas a Database is a repository that supports an application's back-end data processing.