Is MySQL a server or client?

Is MySQL a client?

The MySQL database system uses a client-server architecture. The server, mysqld, is the program that actually manipulates databases. To tell the server what to do, use a client program that communicates your intent by means of statements written in Structured Query Language (SQL).

Is MySQL a server or database?

MySQL is a database management system. To add, access, and process data stored in a computer database, you need a database management system such as MySQL Server.

Is MySQL server side or client side?

As a rule of thumb, PHP and MySQL are always server-side—they only run in a server environment.

Does MySQL run on a server?

MySQL distributions on Unix and Unix-like system include a script named mysql. server, which starts the MySQL server using mysqld_safe. It can be used on systems such as Linux and Solaris that use System V-style run directories to start and stop system services.