MySQL VPS overview

Overview

This article is a brief overview of DreamHost's MySQL VPS add-on service.

What is a MySQL VPS?

A MySQL VPS is a premium database server you can add to your Shared Unlimited, VPS, or Dedicated hosting plan. This upgraded server offers more resources than a standard shared database server and is a good choice for websites with higher amounts of traffic.

The difference between 'shared' and 'private' MySQL servers

All DreamHost hosting plans are configured with a shared MySQL server by default. These shared database servers 'share' the resources of the server with all users and databases.

The MySQL VPS is different in that your databases and resources are separate and protected from other users.

The difference between a VPS and a MySQL VPS

The following describes the difference between a VPS hosting plan and a MySQL VPS service:

• VPS — A VPS is a private web server. When you purchase a VPS hosting plan in the panel, you are provided with both a private web server and a shared MySQL server.
• MySQL VPS — A MySQL VPS is a premium database server only. This plan is an add-on service to an existing hosting plan (such as Shared or VPS hosting). This type of server is recommended if you have databases that require more resources than a Shared MySQL server.

Is root access available?

root/sudo access is not available on a MySQL VPS. If you require this level of access, the only option is to upgrade to a Dedicated Server where the MySQL databases are located on the same machine, which allows access to the MySQL config files.

See also

• Add or delete a MySQL VPS
• MySQL overview
• DreamHost MySQL VPS – DreamHost MySQL VPS page
• Virtual Private server (VPS) overview