Overview
SQLite is a lightweight, serverless database engine that comes pre-installed on DreamHost Shared, Managed VPS, and Dedicated servers, making it well-suited for websites that average up to 100,000 hits per day.
Background
SQLite is a lightweight database application that does not use a client/server SQL database. This generally works sufficiently with most low-to-medium-traffic websites and should manage well on domains that average 100k hits per day.
How do I use SQLite at DreamHost?
The following sections provide links to resources that show you how to use and manage SQLite.
How do I check SQLite on DreamHost servers?
SQLite is pre-installed on DreamHost Shared, Managed VPS, and Dedicated Servers. See this article to learn more about how to confirm your server's operating system and SQLite version.
Bindings for C, PHP, Perl, Python, and Ruby are already included with the SQLite service.
How do I use SQLite?
The official quickstart guide provides instructions for creating an SQLite database and writing a basic SQLite program.
How do I install a custom version of SQLite?
See this article for instructions on installing a custom version of SQLite.