MySQL is open source relational database management system. It is free to use i.e. no license is required for downloading and installation of MySQL.  MySQL is reliable and scalable consistent database and can support large database. It is based on Client-Server Architecture and it can work in dynamic environment .  MySQL is platform independent and compatible with multiple programming languages.

Following are the main features of MySQL

• Data Security: MySQL is the most trusted secure and reliable database management system
• Round-the-clock uptime: MySQL assures 24×7 uptime to its user along with speed and accuracy.
• Open-Source and freely available: MySQL is open source database and freely available which meand no license fees is required for using MySQL database.
• Reduces total cost of ownership: Since MySQL is free and do not have any license fees therefore it is very cost effective.
• Huge Community: It has a huge community supports through which one can judge its popularity and effectiveness