databaseconnectionport
A database connection port is a numerical identifier used by a computer network to distinguish between different network services or applications. When a client application needs to connect to a database, it sends a request to the database server. This request specifies not only the IP address of the server but also the port number on which the database service is listening.
Different database systems typically use a default port number. For example, MySQL often uses port 3306, PostgreSQL
Using specific ports helps ensure that network traffic is routed to the correct service. If multiple database
Firewalls often use port numbers to control network access. Administrators can configure firewalls to allow or
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