Domains

Domain Names

Create your online address.

.co.uk Domain

.com Domain

AI Domain Name Generator

Find the perfect domain name for your business.

New Top-Level Domains

Stand out with .app, .dev, .london, and more.

Bulk Domain Search

Security

SSL Certificates

Secure your site traffic and build trust.

Domain Security

Protect your domain from threats.

Transfer Service

Domain Transfer

Move your domain to IONOS.

Useful Domain Tools

Launch Your Website

Website Builder

Create your own website easily.

Website Design Service

Get your website built by experts.

Migration Service

Trust your move to the experts.

Online Marketing

Search Engine Optimisation Tool

Improve your ranking on search engines with rankingCoach.

Email Marketing

Create effective email campaigns.

Google Ads Management Service

Sell online with Google and help from us.

AI Reputation Management

Effortlessly boost your online reputation.

Website Platforms

Find the right way to build your website.

Useful Website Tools

Open an Online Shop

Online Shop Builder

Create your own online store.

eCommerce Website Design

Get your online shop built by experts.

Add-ons

eCommerce Plugin

Turn any website into an online shop.

Social Buy Button

Sell on different platforms with one shop.

eCommerce Hosting

WooCommerce Hosting

Host your WooCommerce website with IONOS.

PrestaShop Hosting

Reliable hosting tailored to PrestaShop.

eCommerce Platforms

Compare our eCommerce solutions.

Useful Online Store Tools

Shared Hosting

Web Hosting

Fast, scalable hosting for any website.

ASP.NET Hosting

Powerful web hosting on Windows® Server 2022.

Deploy Now

Deploy your site, app, or PHP project from GitHub.

Dedicated Hosting

VPS Hosting

Blazing-fast VPS with KVM virtualisation and SSD storage.

Other Hosting Solutions

Jamstack Hosting

Build faster sites with leaner hosting.

Joomla! Hosting

Optimised hosting and free Joomla! extensions.

Hosting Options Compared

Compare shared and dedicated hosting.

Useful Hosting Tools

PHP Extended Support

Shared Wordpress Hosting

WordPress Hosting

Optimised for speed, reliability and control.

Managed WordPress Hosting

Hassle-free WordPress for any project.

WordPress eCommerce

WooCommerce Hosting

Fast WordPress hosting optimised for WooCommerce.

Professional Email Address

Build your brand with every email you send.

Webmail Login

Hosted Microsoft Exchange

The world's leading calendar and email solution.

Email Marketing

Create effective email campaigns.

Online Office Tools

Microsoft 365 / Office 365

Powerful Exchange email and Microsoft's trusted productivity suite.

Google Workspace

Collaborate smarter with Google's cloud-powered tools.

Online Storage & Backup

Managed Nextcloud

Secure online storage and collaboration platform.

HiDrive Cloud Storage

Access and share your files from anywhere.

Email Archiving

Safeguard your emails against loss.

MyDefender

Protect your data from viruses, ransomware, and loss.

Free File Sharing

Share large files for free.

Useful Tools

Root Server

VPS Hosting

Fully virtualised private servers.

Linux VPS

Windows VPS

Dedicated Servers

Get enterprise hardware with unlimited traffic.

New

Server Tools

Secure your server or cloud infrastructure.

Rent a Server

Compare our server options.

Server Info

IONOS Cloud

Product Highlights

Solutions and Information

AI Model Hub

Use selected LLMs and text-to-image models.

Backup & Storage

Backup Service

Secure your data with high-performance cloud backups.

Block Storage

The perfect storage solution for every workload.

SSD Performance Storage

IONOS Object Storage

Scalable storage for large data volumes.

Network File Storage (NFS)

Distributed data storage for demanding workloads.

Compute Services

Compute Engine

Flexible IaaS platform for professional cloud computing.

Cubes

The fast, affordable way to build your cloud infrastructure.

Containers

Managed Kubernetes

Securely orchestrate container workloads.

Private Container Registry

Manage container images securely in the cloud.

Data Analytics

Event Streams for Apache Kafka

Intuitive event stream deployment in the cloud.

Managed Stackable Data Platform

The high-performance toolkit for Big Data workloads.

Databases

Database as a Service

Add database capacity on demand.

In-Memory DB

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Managed Database Services

Save time on database setup and management.

Network Services

API Gateway

New

Intuitive solution for comprehensive API management.

Cloud DNS

Streamline your DNS management and simplify complexities.

Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Distributed forwarding with request routing.

DDoS Protect

Prevent distributed denial of service attacks.

Flow Logs

Analyse your traffic.

Managed Application Load Balancer

Optimal load balancing at the application level.

Managed NAT Gateway

Protect your applications and VMs from unauthorised traffic.

Managed Network Load Balancer

Maximise application availability.

VPN Gateway

Reliable connections between different locations.

Observability Services

Monitoring as a Service

Comprehensive monitoring for all virtual instances.

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Public Cloud Info

Private Cloud

Private Cloud powered by VMware

Dedicated VMware-based cloud environment with by-the-minute billing.

Private Cloud Info

Get Started with the Private Cloud

Bare Metal Cloud

Dedicated Infrastructure as a Service

Bare metal servers, tailored to your project.

Bare Metal Servers

Dedicated enterprise-level hardware with by-the-minute billing.

Bare Metal Cloud Info

Dedicated Server Support

AI Model Hub

Use selected LLMs and text-to-image models.

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AI Model Hub Info

MongoDB

Flexible use of document-based NoSQL database.

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MongoDB Info

IONOS Object Storage

Scalable storage for large data volumes.

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IONOS Object Storage Info

Use Cases

Managed Kubernetes (CI/CD)

Faster pipeline development.

Data Backup and Disaster Recovery

Peak protection against data loss.

Data Storage and Archiving

Secure, GDPR-compliant storage.

Digitalisation for SMEs

Manage your digital transformation.

Machine Learning Platform

Get more out of your data.

Big Data

Complex data analysis in the cloud.

Firewall as a Service

Customised cloud security solution.

Managed Nextcloud

Work together in your own cloud.

Partner with IONOS

Agency Partner Program

For freelancers, agencies, and web professionals.

Channel Partner Program

For distributors and resellers.

ISV Partner Program

For software vendors (ISVs).

IONOS Partner Network

Find an Agency partner

Experienced experts for your web project.

Cloud Marketplace

New

Find tailored software solutions for your business.

Key Cloud Info

IONOS Cloud benefits

Key benefits for your business.

Introduction to the cloud

Discover the benefits of the cloud.

Data security

GDPR-compliant data protection in the cloud

Data Centres

Our global data centre locations.

Webinars

On-demand expert talks.

Success Stories

How businesses use the IONOS Cloud.

Reports

External analysis and studies.

IONOS Startup Program

Free cloud resources for startups.

On Premise vs. Cloud

Compare costs and save.

Your Database in the Cloud

SQL Server Hosting

Manage your MSSQL, MySQL and MariaDB databases
Benefit from high performance and speed
Linux and Windows solutions

Try now

Simply use your favorite type of database

Enjoy maximum security and peace of mind

MSSQL

MSSQL - created and developed by Microsoft - is compatible with both virtual and cloud servers.Users benefit from maximum scalability and security, as well as integrated reporting capabilities. Additionally, it is easy to use and offers a host of diverse features.

MySQL

MySQL is compatible with any type of server, whether it's cloud, virtual or dedicated. This database type is one of the most popular relational database management systems in the world. The easy to use solution offers high performance, excellent security and improved speed.

MariaDB

MariaDB is a high performance database management system that is compatible with both cloud and virtual servers. The original developers of MySQL made this open source solution.It offers enterprise security, high scalability and maximum speed. Users can benefit from a range of features and the flexibility to develop web applications.

Database management systems at a glance

The following table shows which kind of database you can use in combination with our products. Choose the type of database that best suits you and your business or organization.

	Cloud Server	VPS	Dedicated Server	Linux Hosting
MSSQL				-
MySQL
MariaDB				-
	Cloud Server	Virtual Server	Dedi Server	Web Hosting


Cloud Server
VPS
Dedicated Server
Linux Hosting
MSSQL



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MySQL




MariaDB



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Cloud Server
Virtual Server
Dedi Server
Web Hosting

Potential SQL use cases

RDBMS Businesses Developers

The advantages of relational database management systems (RDBMS)

IONOS offers comprehensive and cheap database hosting, fully adapted to suit all your needs. Customers benefit from high performance and can choose between the Express, the Web or the Standard Edition – each of which offers a different range of features and properties for different sizes and types of businesses. With IONOS database hosting services, increased speed is provided, allowing for quick access to data and providing maximum security for all your sensitive information. The database hosting services are designed to suit everyone from personal websites to company databases and even databases for developers.

Your personal consultant

At IONOS, you have a dedicated contact person for personalised advice, tips to boost your online success, and technical support. Reach them via phone, chat and email, all at no cost to you as an IONOS customer.

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Award-winning support

We're always working to improve our customer support, and we're proud to have won several awards. These include Best Customer Engagement Initiative and Best Use of Customer Insight.

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Structured Query Language (SQL) - FAQ

Frequently asked questions

SQL (Structured Query Language) is the standardized language for communication with databases. A database is an organized collection of digital information, or data, which can be easily accessed and edited by a computer. Databases usually store large quantities of information that are otherwise difficult to manage.

SQL server hosting allows you to manage your RDMS (Relational Database Management System) by means of SQL. SQL is known for being simple to use and allows you to retrieve data from databases, edit existing data, create new data, execute queries and delete data. Most data such as blog posts or photo galleries, is stored in a table or spreadsheet format; SQL eases the process of handling this data.

In order to perform an action on a database, simple SQL statements are required: common commands include "Select", "Insert", "Delete", "Update" and "Create". There are a number of databases that are supported by SQL, including MySQL, MSSQL and MariaDB – each designed to suit different requirements and needs.

These days, with the management of databases becoming more and more complex, SQL database management systems are key to the effective storage and handling of a company or business' important data.

For larger companies that require quick and easy recording, editing, updating and deleting of data, a database management system is one of the most effective methods of achieving this. In order to access a database management system, Structured Query Language (SQL) is required for smooth communication. Many medium to large businesses opt for SQL server hosting in order to ease this communication process.

By combining both a database management system and SQL hosting, customers can benefit from increased speed, high-performance and maximum security. Databases such as MySQL, MSSQL and MariaDB are some of the most popular options – each of which offers different features to suit the various requirements a business might have.

These days, with the management of databases becoming more and more complex, SQL database management systems are key to the effective storage and handling of a company or business' important data.

MySQL, MariaDB and MSSQL are three of the most popular relational database management systems (RDBMS). An RDBMS enables users to manage a relational database, the majority of which use Structured Query Language (SQL) to communicate with databases. They each offer different features for different operating systems.

MySQL hosting, developed by Oracle, is one of the most popular open source options available. It is suitable for both small and large operations and is very easy to use. The cloud MySQL hosting is compatible with Linux. Additionally, it supports a number of programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, Ruby, Delphi and C++. It is compatible with both cloud and virtual servers.

Unlike the free MySQL database, MSSQL hosting, also known as Microsoft SQL, is a database system that is not open source, but rather sold by Microsoft. It is compatible with Windows and, similarly to MySQL, MSSQL hosting can also be used with both cloud and virtual servers. Aside from the open source aspect, both systems provide a very similar service.

MariaDB hosting was developed by the original creators of MySQL – a benefit of which is the fact that you can switch between the two database systems without any major trouble. Similar to its big brother, it is also open source and is compatible with both cloud and virtual servers. MariaDB hosting supports similar programming languages to MySQL.