Guides - MySQL Managed Databases

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MySQL is a foundational component of the LAMP and LEMP stacks, used in content management systems and other applications. MySQL is optimized for database reads, meaning it works best when data gets queried frequently and new data gets added less often. This is common behavior for databases supporting general-purpose websites, ecommerce sites, and directory applications.

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