Course Summary
MySQL Administration training is a comprehensive course covering all aspects of administering a MySQL database server.
Duration
3 days.
Objectives
You will learn how MySQL Database works, what tools are available, how we can use them, how to secure and configure a MySQL Database Server. During this MySQL training course you will learn how to manage user accounts and how the MySQL Access Privilege System works. You will also learn how to to database maintenance, as well as perform your database backup and recovery.
Audience
This course designed for those tasked with administering a MySQL database system. You may or may not have prior database administration experience.
Outline
MySQL Server Files and Scripts
- MySQL Programs
- Extended MySQL Server (mysqld-max)
- mysqld_safe, mysql.server
- mysqld_multi
MySQL Server Configuration
- mysqld Options
- The Server SQL Mode
- Server System Variables
- Dynamic System Variables
- Server Status Variables
- Shutdown Process
MySQL Security Issues
- Securing MySQL Against Attacks
- Security-Related mysqld Options
- Security Issues with LOAD DATA LOCAL
MySQL Access Privilege System
- MySQL Privilege System Overview
- Privileges Provided by MySQL
- Connecting to the MySQL Server - Stages
- Access Control, Stage 1: Connection Verification
- Access Control, Stage 2: Request Verification
- Access Denied Errors
MySQL User Account Management
- Users and Passwords
- Creating New Users
- Deleting User Accounts
- Limiting User Resources
- Changing Passwords
MySQL Database Maintenance
- Backup and Recovery
- Point-in-Time Recovery
- Maintenance and Crash Recovery
- myisamchk Syntax and Options
- Getting Table Information
- MySQL Local Setting
- National Characters and Sorting
- MySQL Server Time Zone
MySQL Log Files
- Error Log
- General Query Log
- Update Log
- Binary Log
- Slow Query Log
- Log File Maintenance and Rotation
Running Multiple MySQL Servers on the Same Machine
- Running Multiple Servers in Windows
- Running Multiple Servers in Windows as Services
- Running Multiple Servers in Unix and Linux
- Using Client Tools in a Multi-Server Environment
MySQL Query Cache
- The Concept of Query Cache
- Testing Query Cache with SELECT
- Configuring Query Cache
- Checking Query Cache Status and Maintenance
