FAQ - Databases

A standad MySQL database can be ordered in the IT-Shop. There you can also find the current rental prices. To place an order you need the role "IT purchaser". If you do not hold this role yourself, please contact the appropriate contact person in your institution.

If you are interested in an Oracle-database or a non-standard MySQL database, please contact the IT-ServiceDesk. Depending on your needs, different database models are offered, which differ in organizational flexibility and physical resource utilization. You will then receive an offer from us.

• MySQL
• Oracle Database

MySQL/Oracle

No, the IT Center must create additional database users or schemas. You can then assign the authorizations (GRANTS) for these database users or schemas yourself.

Access to the database is only possible from the RWTH network.

MySQL

The IT Center provides a separate phpMyAdmin instance to access your database:

https://myadmin.itc.rwth-aachen.de/phpmyadmin/

In addition, it can be used for example via a MySQL client or a MySQL DB connector.

Oracle

Access to the database usually occurs via the Oracle Listener and is possible with the Oracle Client (sqlplus) or a database connector (e.g. JDBC).

The password can be changed by the user if the previous one is still available.

If the password has been lost, please contact the IT-ServiceDesk.