Hostmonster not only allows you to save on purchasing web hosting service by offering a lower rate than the competition, but the Hostmonster database allows you to store up to 100 MySQL and 100 Postgre SQL database entries for your account at no additional cost.

Included with this great value is Hostmonster.com outstanding uptime guarantee 99.9%, unlimited domains and the ability to create about as many websites as you could possibly need. This also includes cPanel, from where you can control all admin functions for your websites including the databases, installing scripts and even eCommerce if you are opening an online store or otherwise monetizing your website.

Creating a database is a relatively simple matter. Using the cPanel, an easy to use administrative interface that is the industry standard in hosting commercial software, you only need to click on the Hostmonster database you wish to add, either MySQL or Postgre SQL. In creating a new database, both require you to set a name, then a username and password for it. Make sure the password you chose is a strong one not one that is easily figured out or in use elsewhere. You can also add new users as desired if you wish to allow others access to the database and the ability to alter its contents, for example a partner in an online store or a co-blogger.

Remote access is also possible. From the cPanel, access either the remote MySQL or remote Postgre SQL area and add the access host to the list. For example, this would be the ISP of the computer you wish to use to gain remote access. You may then have to call customer support in order to allow connection after doing this because of the firewall security that protects the Hostmonster.com database.

For maintaining your Hostmonster’s database, you should not forget the value of doing regular backups not only of the MySQL and/or Postgre SQL databases, but your entire website as well. This is particularly important for websites that change periodically, such as blogs, online stores that may change inventory, affiliate sites or forums. Although Hostmonster regularly backs up all sites in order to maintain its 99.9% uptime guarantee and this extends to periods of maintenance, updates and even in cases of power outages, it is still a good practice for individual users to do their own backups just in case of unforeseen data loss. Backups are easy to do from the cPanel.

As noted above, Hostmonster coupons provide unmatched value for the price in web hosting. From the number of databases users can make, to the free domain for life upon signup, Hostmonster offers many free tools such as the cPanel itself and many simple scripts to personalize your web site or blog to your specifications. For only $5.95/month, users enjoy a secure server, free website builder tools, and WHOIS protection as part of the package.

And Hostmonster’s customer service and technical support is among the best in the industry. With live chat and non-outsourced help, you can be assured that if you have any questions about setting up a database or any other aspect of your account you will be able to get the answers you need when you need them.

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