Module 6: Databases

Introduction:

Databases let you store lots of information for easy access on a site.  Web development courses will often teach how to save content to databases using web forms.

Lecture Topics:

• What is a database
• Types of databases (flat v relational)
• DB and user access
• Common uses for databases
• phpMyAdmin (and DB access)

Slides:

Practice:

• Practice creating a database using the DB wizard in cPanel
• Open up phpMyAdmin

Assessment:

• Explain what a database is and how it can be useful in relation to web hosting.
• Setup a MySQL database and user in cPanel

Curriculum Modules

• Module 1: Web Hosting
• Module 2. Domain Names
• Module 3: Domain Name System (DNS)
• Module 4: Hosting Control Panels
• Module 5: File Transfers
• Module 6: Databases
• Module 7: Content Management Systems
• Module 8: Email
• Module 9: Security
• Module 10: Selling Web Hosting