How is data stored in a database physically?

What is a type of database that stores data physically?

Real databases typically let you split the data among multiple physical devices. SQL Server and MySQL call this partitions. Oracle calls this table spaces. These are typically set up by knowledgeable DBAs who understand the performance requirements of the system.

What is physical data storage?

Physical (non-electronic) data may be stored in a variety of forms including photographs, film, optical media (e.g. CDs & DVDs), magnetic media (e.g. audio and video tapes or computer storage devices), artworks, paper documents or computer printouts.

How records are stored in database?

The DB->put() method stores records into the database. In general, DB->put() takes a key and stores the associated data into the database.

How does MySQL store data physically?

Basically mySQL stores data in files in your hard disk. It stores the files in a specific directory that has the system variable "datadir". Opening a mysql console and running the following command will tell you exactly where the folder is located.