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Denis Udovcic
13,649 PointsGeneral question about databases.
I don't clearly understand how database works, Where is those data stored, is it on a server where for example you host your site or it's an alternative server or what ? I'm not sure if I correctly asked this question, hopefully someone can explain.
2 Answers
Kevin Korte
28,149 PointsIt can be stored on either. Usually, it's a different server, but not always. A database is really just another server, with specific software installed, and lots of physical storage hardware attached to it.
On smaller, shared hosting plans, its hard to say where the database actually is. Since your host is responsible to for setting up and maintaining the database, you don't really get to see where the database actually is.
On larger scale applications, it would be very normal to have your database on it's own server. That is why services such as Amazon's web service family exists, and other services like mLab or Compose offer database hosting.
Denis Udovcic
13,649 PointsThnks for quick answer, that's exactly what I wondered.