MySQL question.
Hey so i have been thinking about buying a MySQL database for my server but what does it really do for Minecraft servers, is it just extra storage or what are really the pros & cons, I know that I just can google this but wanted more peoples opinion on this.
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Requested by s0smuler#0
Databases are used to store data, you only need one if you have a plugin that requires that
Itโs not an extra storage on itself, you wonโt get more disk space for the map or anything similar
Even plugins that require a database like Luckperms, usually come with a built-in one like sqlite or h2, so you donโt need to have mysql
However, in scenarios like having a minecraft network with multiple small servers, Luckperms does need a database like mysql, so every server has the same permissions synchronized
Smart I just taught it was like a backup of my server or yeah storage.
But I only run one server so guess I donโt need one.
Likely not
However, some hosting providers offer a free database
If your plugins have the option to use a database and your hosting provider offers that, you can request one free so you can start learning what theyโre used for yourself