Do Webhost companies allow you access to your own private database?

[blackula24]

I want to be able to create a database to keep control of inventory on my website which will be submitted via forms and such, however, I am not sure if I want to go about creating my on server and setting it up with this feature, or if this service is offered by other webhosting sites. I need full db access/control. Does anyone have any suggestions/alternatives?

[Essentials]

Most hosting accounts with most hosts allow you to setup your and manage your own databases I believe.

Many times you would have a program available for you to manage your databases like PhpMyAdmin as well to make things easy.

[lihost]

Usualy you will get your own database account. We do not share access due to security reasons.

[blackula24]

Thanks for the Info, I am currently looking into MySQL DBs. Is this currently the most popular for webhosting?

[akashik]

on Linux hosting yes, mySQL is far and away the most popular choice. While some people feel it has shortcomings compared to PostSQL, the choice is generally one of opinion:

http://www.osforge.com/news/00294.html

has a bit of an overview.

Greg Moore