MySQL for Database Administrators

MySQL for Database Administrators

The MySQL for Database Administrators course is the foundation course for database administrators and developers who want to use this powerful database. In this course you will learn how to secure users privileges, set resource limitations, and access controls. In addition, you will learn multiple new features such as creating and using Stored Procedures, Triggers, and Views.

Duration: 5 Days

Prerequisites

• MySQL for Beginners or some experience with Relational Databases and SQL

Audience

• Database Administrators
• Database Designers

Learning Objectives

• Install and upgrade MySQL for the most common operating systems
• Utilize the MySQL Administrator Graphical User Interface to manage a MySQL server
• Use the INFORMATION_SCHEMA database to access metadata
• Perform the MySQL start and shutdown operations
• Configure MySQL server options at runtime
• Evaluate data types and character sets for performance issues
• Understand data locking concepts and the different levels of locking in MySQL
• Differentiate between the multiple storage engines available in MySQL
• Perform backup and restore operations utilizing multiple MySQL tools
• Maintain integrity of a MySQL installation utilizing security protocols
• Use stored routines and triggers for administration tasks
• Manage, apply, and understand the reason for using views
• Improve performance through query optimization
• Optimize Schemas (Databases) utilizing multiple techniques
• Utilize MySQL monitoring tools to improve server performance
• Compare multiple environment options to improve server performance

Topics

• MySQL Architecture
• The MySQL Server
• Configuring the MySQL Server
• Overview of Data Types
• Metadata
• Storage Engines
• Partitioning
• Security and User Management
• Table Maintenance
• Exporting and Importing Data
• Programming with MySQL
• Backup and Recovery
• Introduction to Performance Tuning
• Introduction to High Availability
• Replication