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How MySQL Reigns as Nigeria’s Premier Database Choice

MySQL Database Concept

MySQL which stands as Number one amongst other databases has always remained as Nigeria’s premier database choice for businesses.

In this context, any organized storage, management and easy retrieval of DATA either in a small, medium, or large quantity is the simplest form of understanding what a database represents.

Databases are essential for managing and leveraging your data effectively across a wide range of businesses such as the one you are running presently, enabling the organization and individuals to make informed decisions, improve efficiency, get prompt reports to drive innovation.

MySQL is designed for startup to large enterprise with same effect and impact on that business with some easy-to-use functionalities i.e. having front-end Application using (SQL Developer)

We are going to be sharing a piece put together by Eiybase Solutions on

  1. MySQL Database Life Cycle
  2. Features of MySQL Database and how it relates with Nigeria Businesses
  3. Who needs a Database?
  4. Why is MySQL Database best for Nigerians?
  5. How will MySQL Database make business more efficient and effective?
  6. Requirements for setting up MySQL Database
  7. Community of developers and contributors in Nigeria
  8. A Case Study of MySQL Database Implementation

With this, i urge you to take a step in designing a database for your organization

MySQL Life Cycle 

  1. Create – Database, Tables
  2. Insert – Populate data into tables of the database
  3. Update – Change data within the entire database or a specific table
  4. Delete – Remove data/record if any need arise
  5. Generate report – To produce a presentable paper-work mainly for decision making

MySQL Features and how it relates with Nigeria Businesses

  1. MySQL has high performance on storage and fetching of data with fast query execution.
  2. Nigeria businesses has more than 90% trust using MySQL due to its stability, data integrity with on-time availability.
  3. The risk of losing data associated with the integration of MySQL database in Nigeria businesses has drastically reduced
  4. Optimization of Data backup and recovery mechanism with cloud storage
  5. It is a relational database because it organizes data into tables that is consisting of rows and columns

Who needs a Database?

A database is usually needed by individual or group of persons who is into any form of business activities.  It can either be trading, services, manufacturing, non-profitable etc.

Why need MySQL Database?

  1. Trading – MySQL Database is needed to keep records of sales e.g. Supermarket, fuel-stations, Drug stores, Restaurants,
  2. Services – With no database, your services rendered may not have track of your activities
  3. Manufacturing – Raw materials purchased with quantities, goods produced, supplied should be documented electronically
  4. Non-profitable Organization – organizations are businesses that exist to serve a social or public cause, rather than generating profits for their owners. Every event carried out should be stored properly.
Why is MySQL best in Nigeria?

As Nigerians seek robust and affordable database solutions for their applications and systems; MySQL is a popular choice and here is why it became the best in Nigeria

  1. Open source software capability – Anyone can use and modify the software. MySQL software is downloadable from the internet and used without paying for it. You can also change its source code to suit your needs thereby eliminate licensing fees
  2. Compatibility with popular programming languages, frameworks, and platforms – PHP, Python, Java, JavaScript, Perl, Ruby etc.
  3. Ease of Use – MySQL is known for its ease of installation, configuration, and administration, making it accessible to developers and administrators and finally offers user-friendly tools, utilities, and graphical interfaces for managing databases, monitoring performance, and optimizing queries all with varying levels of expertise.
  4. Cost effectiveness – Low ownership costs thereby reduces overall expenses and freeing up resources to invest in other areas of your business
  5. It can be designed for both Startups to Large enterprises
  6. Security wise– User accounts can be created with unique usernames and passwords and privileges granted or revoked to control access to specific databases, tables, or their operations.

It also supports data encryption at various levels, including encryption of data in transit and encryption of data at rest

How is MySQL Database make business more efficient?

With MySQL Database integrated into that business, the following are end-result;

  1. MySQL allows you to organize your business data into structured tables, making it easier to store, manage, and access information.
  2. With MySQL, you can quickly retrieve the data you need for decision-making, analysis, and reporting, leading to improved operational efficiency.
  3. You can streamline workflows, eliminate manual tasks, and improve overall productivity.
Requirements for setting up MySQL Database

A Database system is like a standard computer system parts but with some additional peripheral components such as

  1. Server System – It is known to be a computer that renders services and functionalities to other computers (client systems) within a network. Server systems are made of –

Hardware: RAM, storage drive (HDDs or SSDs)

Operating System: This are optimized only for server tasks, e.g. Windows Server, Linux distributions (Ubuntu Server, CentOS, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux), UNIX variants (FreeBSD or Solaris).

Software: Amongst them is a database server that is MySQL

Networking: A Server can be connected to LANs, WANs, or the Internet, according on the role and function of the network design.

Services and Functionality: It can be data storage, retrieval, access control, remote access and administration, data backup and recovery etc.

Additionally, purchasing storage from the cloud using AWS; amazon web services help you to Set Up, Operate and Scale Relational Databases in the Cloud.

  1. Router/Switch (Cisco product most preferable) –

Routers: are essential for directing traffic between different networks, such as local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), or the Internet and it usually operates at the network layer (Layer 3) of the OSI model

MySQL Database device for eith LAN or WAN connection

Switch: operates at the data link layer (Layer 2) of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model. Switch allows connection of multiple devices within a local area network (LAN). Its primary aim is to reducing collisions and congestion on the network

  1. Ethernet Cable (CAT 6) – A networking cable that transmit data from one system to another

MySQL Database Sever system connection using Cat 6 Cable

4. UPS/Inverter Installation – Power backup in the case of disruption of power system. It avoids connectivity breach

Other Components are;

  1. Desktop Monitor
  2. Mouse
  3. Keyboard
Community of Developers and Contributors in Nigeria
  1. Mr. Kazeem Olajide – The MD of Unique Technologies who is also consultant to Edo State Government on Database Design and Management

We have a direct contact, reaching out to us can lead you to the Managing Director of Unique Technologies.

  1. Eiybase Technologies – Eiybase Solutions led Mr. Edmund Iyamu and other vibrant team members.

Our constant aim is job fulfillment, accomplishment, contributions to the society. We are here for you and you can contact us for any category of database designs

  1. UpWork: A team of experienced developers committed to providing top-notch MySQL development services.

They offer comprehensive solutions tailored to your unique business needs.

A Case Study of MySQL Database Implementation

One amongst many others is the Edo State Government of Nigeria. Until 2009, the state manually processes data especially in terms of payment of salaries. Database was created for workers of the State and when this was completed;

  1. The State could save back funds from double salaries for workers who were receiving wages from multiple Ministry/Agencies/Departments across the State.
  2. They could detect ghost workers who were not coming to work but earning free wages. Remember, no free lunch even in free town.
  3. Edo began its digitalization process from that step taken and lots of other benefits