Introduction to MySQL
Course Goals
Course Lesson Map
Classroom Environment
MySQL Overview
MySQL Resources
MySQL Training
MySQL Server and Client
MySQL Client/Server Model
MySQL Connectors
Installation of the MySQL server
Setting the root Password
Starting and stopping the MySQL server
Using the mysql client
MySQL Workbench
Database Basics
Basics of Relational Databases
Spreadsheet Versus Database
Entities and Relationships
Relationship Categories
SQL Language and MySQL
SQL data definition language
SQL data manipulation language
Designing Your Database
Database Modeling
Keys
Normalization
Database Design
Viewing and Evaluating a Database
Data Types
Data Types as Part of Database Design
Numeric Data Types
Temporal Data Types
String Data Types
Character Set and Collation Support
Data Type Considerations
The Meaning of NULL
Creating Databases and Tables
Creating a Database
Creating a Table
Showing How a Table Was Created
Column Options
Table Options
Indexes, Keys, and Constraints
Modifying Databases and Tables
Deleting databases and tables
Creating a New Table Using an Existing Table
Confirming the Creation of a New Table
Copying an Existing Table Structure
Creating a Temporary Table
Adding, removing and modifying table columns
Adding, removing and modifying Indexes
Querying Table Data
The SELECT Statement
Creating Views
Querying Data from an Application
Exporting and Importing a Delimited File
Troubleshooting
Modifying Table Data
Manipulating Data
Inserting records
Replacing existing records
Updating existing records
Deleting records
Exporting and importing a script
Multistatement Transactions
Modifying Data from an Application
Functions
Functions in MySQL Expressions
Using Functions
String Functions
Date and time functions
Numeric Functions
Aggregate Functions
Spaces in Function Names
Joining Tables
Querying Multiple Tables
Joining Tables with SELECT
Inner Joins
Outer Joins
Table Name Aliases
Conclusion
Course Goals
MySQL Curriculum Path
MySQL Resources
Evaluation
Final Q&A
Description:
The MySQL Fundamentals training is the first step in mastering MySQL, the world's most popular open source
database. Develop solid understanding and practical experience using relational databases, SQL and the MySQL
Server and tools.
Learn To:
Explain the relational database model.
Describe the features and benefits of MySQL.
Install and configure the MySQL server and clients.
Design efficient databases.
Use Structured Query Language (SQL) to build your database and query data.
Employ appropriate MySQL tools.
Benefits to You
This course will teach you everything you need to know to start using the incredibly popular MySQL database in your
Web, Cloud and embedded applications. In learning about MySQL you will also gain an understanding of relational
databases in general, learning how to design your database so it's robust and efficient. Furthermore, you will harness
that power by learning SQL and using it to build databases, populate them with data and query that data through
extensive hands-on practices.
Manage Your MySQL Database
In addition to covering core concepts, this course introduces you to more advanced tools and techniques to help you
manage your MySQL database and data. At the end of the course, you will be confident in your ability to use the MySQL
database and put your new skills to work.
