MySQL is the world's most popular open-source database program.
MySQL is more like Micro$oft SQL Server (a server-based database program) than Access (mainly for desktop users). With MySQL running on a server, you can easily use it for business systems or database-driven websites.
Easy to use and configure, MySQL is also capable of industrial strength applications. Depending on the computer it’s installed on, MySQL can hold several terabytes of information per table.