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When you ask people 'what is a database?' most of them will consider it to be something like a container that holds the site images, media files, text files etc.

Actually all files are stored on the server in folders and only their names and paths are saved in the database. Database software is designed to handle lots of data but it is stored in such a way that will allow you to easily find any piece of information needed.
While searching the net you might have seen a lot of references to 'MySQL Databases'. 
The 'Database' term has already been explained above. Now, what is MySQL?

Database programs have many different methods for storing and retrieving data, one of the most popular being a computer language called "SQL".
MySQL is just a database type that supports the use of SQL for retrieving data. Most sites use MySQL to run various software, that is why it is referred to that often.

Now you'll learn how to create a database using your cPanel interface. First make sure you are logged in and go to 'Databases' => 'MySQL Databases'
Then in order to create a database you'll just need to enter the desired name into the following field:


Now that you know how to create database you can use it to run your own online shop or blog, etc. as they use MySQL.
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