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Practical Guide to Working with Data and Managing Databases with MySQL

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The MySQL Workshop: A practical guide to working with data and managing databases with MySQL

by Thomas Pettit

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	55039 KB
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Print length	:	726 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

Data is essential for any business. It can be used to track customers, sales, inventory, and more. But if data is not properly managed, it can quickly become a liability.

Databases are a powerful tool for storing and managing data. They allow you to organize data in a way that makes it easy to find and use. MySQL is one of the most popular database management systems in the world. It is open source, free to use, and very powerful.

This guide will teach you everything you need to know about working with data and managing databases with MySQL. You will learn how to create databases, tables, and indexes. You will also learn how to insert, update, and delete data. And you will learn how to use SQL, the language used to communicate with databases.

By the end of this guide, you will be able to use MySQL to effectively manage data for your business.

Chapter 1: to Databases

In this chapter, you will learn the basics of databases. You will learn what a database is, how it is structured, and how it is used. You will also learn about the different types of databases and the advantages and disadvantages of each type.

Chapter 2: Creating a Database

In this chapter, you will learn how to create a database using MySQL. You will learn how to choose a database name, how to set up the database, and how to create tables.

Chapter 3: Inserting Data into a Database

In this chapter, you will learn how to insert data into a database using MySQL. You will learn how to use the INSERT statement, how to specify data types, and how to handle special characters.

Chapter 4: Updating Data in a Database

In this chapter, you will learn how to update data in a database using MySQL. You will learn how to use the UPDATE statement, how to specify which data to update, and how to handle special characters.

Chapter 5: Deleting Data from a Database

In this chapter, you will learn how to delete data from a database using MySQL. You will learn how to use the DELETE statement, how to specify which data to delete, and how to handle special characters.

Chapter 6: Using SQL to Query a Database

In this chapter, you will learn how to use SQL to query a database. You will learn how to use the SELECT statement, how to specify which data to retrieve, and how to handle special characters.

Chapter 7: Creating Indexes

In this chapter, you will learn how to create indexes on a database. Indexes can improve the performance of queries by helping the database to find data more quickly.

Chapter 8: Database Administration

In this chapter, you will learn about database administration. You will learn how to backup and restore databases, how to monitor database performance, and how to troubleshoot database problems.

This guide has covered everything you need to know about working with data and managing databases with MySQL. By following the steps in this guide, you can learn how to use MySQL to effectively manage data for your business.

The MySQL Workshop: A practical guide to working with data and managing databases with MySQL

by Thomas Pettit

4.8 out of 5