MySQL - The definitive guide to using, programming, and administering MySQL 5.0 and 5.1

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

Note: Appendixes G, H, and I are located online and are accessible either by registering this book at informit.com/register or by visiting www.kitebird.com/mysql-book .

Appendix G: C API Reference 1121

Appendix H: Perl DBI API Reference 1177

Appendix I: PHP API Reference 1207

Index 1225

List of contents

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
 
Note:Appendixes G, H, and I are located online and are accessible either by registering this book at informit.com/register or by visiting www.kitebird.com/mysql-book.
Appendix G: C API Reference 1121
Appendix H: Perl DBI API Reference 1177
Appendix I: PHP API Reference 1207
 
Index 1225
 

About the author

Seit Paul DuBois mit MySQL das bislang renommierteste Buch zum Thema vorgelegt hat, zählt er zu den führenden Köpfen der MySQL-Gemeinde. Neben seiner Arbeit für NuSphere, eienm kommerziellen Anbieter für MySQL-Lösung, widmet sich DuBois klassischen Aufgaben wie Webentwicklung, TCP/IP, Appletalk u.v.a.m.

Summary

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
 
Note:Appendixes G, H, and I are located online and are accessible either by registering this book at informit.com/register or by visiting www.kitebird.com/mysql-book.
Appendix G: C API Reference 1121
Appendix H: Perl DBI API Reference 1177
Appendix I: PHP API Reference 1207
 
Index 1225
 

Product details

• Authors: Paul Dubois
• Publisher: Sams
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.09.2008
• EAN: 9780672329388
• ISBN: 978-0-672-32938-8
• No. of pages: 1224
• Dimensions: 177 mm x 229 mm x 49 mm
• Weight: 1838 g
• Series: Developer's Library; Addison-Wesley; Addison-Wesley; Developer's Library
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Application software