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A Beginner’s Guide to WordPress Database: What It Is and How to Access It
WordPress uses a database management system called MySQL, which is open source software, and also referred to as a "MySQL database". Find out more.
- Reading time
- 10 min read
- Publish date
- August 22, 2019
- Topic
- WordPress Tips
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MySQL Database

Understanding Database Technology: SQLite vs MySQL
Let's explore the differences between SQLite vs MySQL databases. They're both filled with unique advantages, disadvantages, and use cases.
- Reading time
- 7 min read
- Publish date
- November 2, 2022
- Topic
- MySQL Database

How To List MySQL Databases (Step-by-Step Code Tutorial)
Skill up your server administration by learning the ins and outs of how to list MySQL databases using commands in the terminal.
- Reading time
- 7 min read
- Publish date
- October 21, 2022
- Topic
- Adminer
- Topic
- DevKinsta
- Topic
- MySQL Database

MariaDB vs PostgreSQL: 14 Critical Differences
MariaDB and PostgreSQL are two of the most popular open source databases. In this guide, we compare them to help you choose the right one.
- Reading time
- 19 min read
- Publish date
- July 26, 2022
- Topic
- MySQL Database
- Topic
- PostgreSQL

How To Use MySQL to Delete a Table (2 Methods)
This guide will show you how to easily delete a table using MySQL, with two methods via your hosting control panel.
- Reading time
- 8 min read
- Publish date
- May 24, 2022
- Topic
- MySQL Database
Adminer

How To List MySQL Databases (Step-by-Step Code Tutorial)
Skill up your server administration by learning the ins and outs of how to list MySQL databases using commands in the terminal.
- Reading time
- 7 min read
- Publish date
- October 21, 2022
- Topic
- Adminer
- Topic
- DevKinsta
- Topic
- MySQL Database

What Is MongoDB? All About the Popular Open Source Database
Open-source database solutions are all the rage. In this guide, we examine MongoDB and help you decide whether it's right for your project.
- Reading time
- 22 min read
- Publish date
- June 23, 2022
- Topic
- Adminer
- Topic
- Web Development Tools

How to Use Adminer to Manage Databases Easily with a Single PHP File
Learn how to use Adminer to simplify database management. It’s lightweight, fast, and easy. DevKinsta uses Adminer for its database manager.
MySQL Error

How to Fix the XAMPP Error “MySQL Shutdown Unexpectedly” (3 Methods)
Have you encountered the "MySQL Shutdown Unexpectedly" error in XAMPP? This is common when you don’t run the software using administrator privilege…
- Reading time
- 8 min read
- Publish date
- March 9, 2021
- Topic
- MySQL Database
- Topic
- MySQL Error
- Topic
- XAMPP

How to Fix “Your PHP Installation Appears to Be Missing the MySQL Extension Which Is Required by WordPress” Error
Struggling with the WordPress missing MySQL extension error message? Here's what it means and how to fix the problem to get your site working.
- Reading time
- 7 min read
- Publish date
- November 3, 2020
- Topic
- MySQL Error
- Topic
- PHP Errors
- Topic
- WordPress Issues

How to Fix the MySQL 1064 Error (5 Methods)
Learn how to fix "the MySQL 1064 error" message once and for all. This is a syntax error, which means MySQL isn't able to understand your command.
- Reading time
- 6 min read
- Publish date
- November 7, 2019
- Topic
- MySQL Database
- Topic
- MySQL Error

How to Fix the “MySQL Server Has Gone Away” Error in WordPress
Learn how to fix the "MySQL server has gone away" error message in WordPress with these three effective methods and what's causing it.
- Reading time
- 7 min read
- Publish date
- October 29, 2019
- Topic
- MySQL Database
- Topic
- MySQL Error
PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL Replication: A Comprehensive Guide
Learn about the key aspects of PostgreSQL replication, including its benefits, elements, types, and strategies for seamless data backups.
- Reading time
- 24 min read
- Publish date
- August 11, 2022
- Topic
- PostgreSQL

MariaDB vs PostgreSQL: 14 Critical Differences
MariaDB and PostgreSQL are two of the most popular open source databases. In this guide, we compare them to help you choose the right one.
- Reading time
- 19 min read
- Publish date
- July 26, 2022
- Topic
- MySQL Database
- Topic
- PostgreSQL

MongoDB vs PostgreSQL: 15 Critical Differences
There are tons of open-source database options to choose from. Here, we compare two of the top contenders: MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
- Reading time
- 23 min read
- Publish date
- June 15, 2022
- Topic
- PostgreSQL