MySQL, 4th Edition


The Definitive Guide to Using, Programming, and Administering MySQL 5.0 and 5.1

MySQL is an open source relational database management system that has experienced a phenomenal growth in popularity and use. Known for its speed and ease of use, MySQL has proven itself to be particularly well-suited for developing database-backed websites and applications.

In MySQL, Paul DuBois provides a comprehensive guide to using and administering MySQL effectively and productively. He describes everything from the basics of getting information into a database and formulating queries, to using MySQL with PHP or Perl to generate dynamic web pages, to writing your own programs that access MySQL databases, to administering MySQL servers.

The fourth edition of this bestselling book has been meticulously revised and updated to thoroughly cover the latest features and capabilities of MySQL 5.0, as well as to add new coverage of features introduced with MySQL 5.1.

“One of the best technical books I have read on any subject.”
–Gregory Haley, C Vu, The Association of C & C++ Users

“A top-notch user’s guide and reference manual, and in my opinion, the only book you’ll need for the daily operation and maintenance of MySQL databases.”
–Eugene Kim, Web Techniques

Introduction 1

Part I: General MySQL Use
Chapter 1: Getting Started with MySQL 13
Chapter 2: Using SQL to Manage Data 101
Chapter 3: Data Types 201
Chapter 4: Stored Programs 289
Chapter 5: Query Optimization 303

Part II: Using MySQL Programming Interfaces
Chapter 6: Introduction to MySQL Programming 341
Chapter 7: Writing MySQL Programs Using C 359
Chapter 8: Writing MySQL Programs Using Perl DBI 435
Chapter 9: Writing MySQL Programs Using PHP 527

Part III: MySQL Administration
Chapter 10: Introduction to MySQL Administration 579
Chapter 11: The MySQL Data Directory 585
Chapter 12: General MySQL Administration 609
Chapter 13: Access Control and Security 699
Chapter 14: Database Maintenance, Backups, and Replication 737

Part IV: Appendixes
Appendix A: Obtaining and Installing Software 777
Appendix B: Data Type Reference 797
Appendix C: Operator and Function Reference 813
Appendix D: System, Status, and User Variable Reference 889
Appendix E: SQL Syntax Reference 937
Appendix F: MySQL Program Reference 1037
Appendix G: C API Reference 1121
Appendix H: Perl DBI API Reference 1177
Appendix I: PHP API Reference 1207

Index 1225

Book Details

  • Paperback: 1224 pages
  • Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional; 4th Edition (August, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0672329387
  • ISBN-13: 978-0672329388
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