MySQL

It is an open-source relational database management system. It is the most popular database commonly used with PHP.

Features:

• If you know the basics of SQL, you might be able to communicate and interact with MySQL
• Improves productivity level through uses of Triggers and Stored Procedures
• It is a cross platform database server and free to use
• It supports large amount of databases
• Highly stable and reliable
• Highly scalable and can hold large amount of data
• Enhanced security level for e-commerce and online businesses
• Saves troubleshooting time and provides effective management for all enterprises
• Compatible with almost all operating systems and languages
• Provides encryption for passwords and other sensitive information