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8. Databases   Netfirms includes the popular MySQL Database server as part of your hosting package. With MySQL you can install or program advanced website functionality for data storage.   8.1 How to Add a MySQL Database   Netfirms allows you to create multiple MySQL databases for complex web applications. With MySQL, you can create a database user for any type of script. You can create and maintain MySQL databases on the Site Tools menu tab.   Steps: Click the Site Tools menu tab. Click the Database icon. Click the Add New button. Enter a database description. Click the Add button. Notes: The system will generate a database name, a database hostname, a username, and a password. You can manage your databases with phpMyAdmin. For more information, see section 8.3. 8.2 How to Create Additional Database Users   You can add additional users to your databases through the Database Manager on the Site Tools menu tab.   Steps: Click the Site Tools menu tab. Click the Database icon. Click the Admin button in the corresponding database. Click the Add Admin button.