“SQL”: MYSQL VS MSSQL

• SQL (Structured Query Language) is used to perform operations on the records stored in database
• SQL is just a query language, it is not a database. To perform SQL queries, you need to install any database for example Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, etc

WHY SQL IS REQUIRED

• To create new databases, tables and views,insert records ,update records,delete records,retrieve data

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MYSQL AND MSSQL:

• Both MySQL and MS SQL Server are widely used enterprise database systems. MySQL is an open source RDBMS, whereas SQL Server is a Microsoft product.
• Supported Platforms

SQL Server was originally developed by Microsoft for Windows operating system exclusively. Microsoft recently announced its decision to make the RDBMS available on both Linux, and Mac OS X (via Docker). Hence, the enterprises now have option to run the database system on three distinct platforms. But they will lack the option to avail certain features while running SQL Server on Linux or Mac OS X. The enterprises can run MySQL smoothly on several popular operating systems including Windows, Linux and Mac OS X.

• Both MySQL and SQL Server support multiple programming languages.
• Native compatibility: You can use either database with both Windows and Linux projects, but MySQL works natively with PHP and MSSQL is mainly used with .NET. It makes integration simpler if you stick with MySQL for PHP and MSSQL for Windows projects.
• Backup

While using MySQL, developers have to backup data by extracting all data as SQL statements. The tool provided by the RDBMS further blocks the database while backing up data. The feature reduces chances of data corruption while switching from one version or edition of MySQL to another. But the feature makes the data restoration process time-consuming due to execution of multiple SQL statements. Unlike MySQL, SQL Server does not block the database while backing up data. The feature enables users to backup and restore huge amount of data without putting extra time and effort.

• Cost: SQL Server is generally expensive to run, because you need licenses for the server running the software. MySQL is free and open-source, but you’ll pay for support if you need it.

WHICH ONE SHOULD YOU USE?

• The database you use usually depends on the hosting environment you choose
• Linux hosting providers usually offer MySQL
• Windows hosts will give you one MSSQL database and you must pay for additional ones.

Overall, this makes SQL Server more costly than MySQL.