MySQL Fundamentals Training in Malta

• Architects
• Database Administrators
• Developers
• End Users

• Describe the features and benefits of MySQL
• Explain the basics of relational databases
• Issue MySQL statements from the mysql command-line client
• Perform database operations by using MySQL Workbench
• Select appropriate data types for your database
• Build a database and tables by using SQL
• Modify the structure of your database
• Create indexes and keys
• Add or update database data
• Query data with SELECT statements
• Join data from multiple tables
• Use built-in MySQL functions
• Retrieve JSON data
• Backup and restore database data
• Explain database transactions

Introduction to MySQL

• Course Goals
• Course Lesson Map
• Classroom Environment
• MySQL Overview
• MySQL Community Resources
• How an instance of MySQL Cloud Service differs from having an on-premises instance
• MySQL Courses and Certification

MySQL Server and Client

• MySQL Client/Server Model
• MySQL Connectors
• Installation of the MySQL server
• Starting and stopping the MySQL server
• Using the mysql client
• MySQL Workbench

Querying Table Data

• The SELECT Statement
• Query Data From An Application
• Troubleshooting Problems

Data Types

• Data Types as Part of Database Design
• Numeric Data Types
• Temporal Data Type
• String Data Types
• Character Set and Collation Support
• Data Type Considerations
• The Meaning Of NULL

Functions

• Functions in MySQL Expressions
• Using Functions
• String Functions
• Date And Time Functions
• Numeric Functions
• Aggregate Functions
• Spaces in Function Names
• RANK Window Functions

Joins and Unions

• Querying Multiple Tables
• Joining Tables with SELECT
• Inner Joins
• Outer Joins
• Table Name Aliases
• Combining Multiple Queries with UNION

Subqueries

• Nesting Queries
• Writing Simple Subqueries
• Writing Complex Subqueries

Creating Databases and Tables

• Creating a Database
• Creating a Table
• Showing How a Table Was Created
• Column Options
• Table Options
• Copying an Existing Table Structure
• Confirming the Creation of a New Table
• Copying an Existing Table Structure
• Creating a Temporary Table
• Indexes, Keys, and Constraints

Modifying Databases and Tables

• Deleting Databases and Tables
• Adding, Removing and Modifying Table Columns
• Adding, Removing and Modifying Indexes and Constraints

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

Securing Your Database

• Layers of Security
• Creating Users
• Creating Roles
• Assigning Privileges to Users And/Or Roles
• Creating Views to Control Access

Backing Up Your Database

• Importance Of Backups
• Creating a Backup
• Options for Backup
• Restoring a Backup

JSON

• JSON Use Cases
• Retrieving Data From JSON Columns
• Creating a JSON Column
• Inserting Data Into a JSON Column
• Updating a JSON Column

Conclusion

• Course Goals
• MySQL Curriculum Path
• MySQL Resources
• Evaluation
• Final Q&A