osCommerce Database and Tables

The database that osCommerce using is called MySQL, a freeware that most web servers on the Internet are using. There are some ways to open the osCommerce database. The most easiest one should be using phpMyAdmin, also a freeware available to download on the Internet.

The image on the right shows that there are 47 tables inside the database with a fresh installation of osCommerce online shop. Each table serve a specific function. Sometimes this is a quick way to customize osCommerce by editing the contents of the table or creating a new table.

This osCommerce database tutorial series will take a look at some most commonly used tables.