The MySQL® database has become the world's most popular open source database thanks to its consistent fast performance, high reliability and ease of use. This database server is used in millions of installations ranging from large corporations to specialized embedded applications across every continent of the world. . In this section, we'll be using the community version of their database server (GA 5.0.45) and the latest JDBC driver (GA 5.1.5) both available at http://www.mysql.com.