Is MySQL and SQL the same?

SQL is a language. Structured Query Language (SQL) is an international standard for database manipulation. You can use SQL in different relational database available in market. e.g. SQL Server (By Microsoft), Oracle Database, MySQL etc. Check the steps here: http://www.abbeyworkshop.com/howto/lamp/my_createdb/index.html For more details on MySQL, check this one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MySQL

SQL stands for Structured Query Language.Its a standard language for accessing and manipulating databases. Whereas MySQL is database management system, like SQL Server 2005, Oracle,Informix etc. MySQLis a RDMS(Relational Database Management System) it relates the data in the working system.All types of these RDMB's use SQL. SQL is used to manipulate database or to create a database. Its actually a common language. Whereas MySQL is an actual computer application. You need to download or collect it and install it in your computer. Now if you want to create a database use MySQL.

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SQL is a language, while mysql is a product. The difference is kinda like C++ and visual C++, C++ is a language, while Visual C++ is a product.