Mastering MySQL 4

Your one-stop resource for all the information you need to create, maintain, use, and extend a MySQL database. MySQL has proven it can compete with the big names in database management, such as SQL Server and Oracle, and with MySQL 4 this is truer than ever. Mastering MySQL 4 is your one-stop resource for all the information you need to create, maintain, use, and extend a MySQL database. It’s also essential reading for anyone developing database applications in a MySQL environment. If you’re new to MySQL, this is a great way to get up and running – fast. If you’re upgrading, it will help you get all you can out of new features and support.

Coverage Includes:
Installing MySQL
Adding, removing, and updating records
Choosing appropriate table types
Choosing appropriate data types
Optimizing MySQL queries
Designing a database
Normalizing table structure
Maintaining and repairing databases
Backing up and replicating data
Managing user permissions and security
Optimizing a MySQL server
Extending MySQL
Developing database applications