MySQL

Learn MySQL database.
Class Name

MySQL

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of MySQL. Students will be able to install, run, tune, create and use databases. Basics of database applications will also be covered so that the student will have the tools to create database backed websites. MySQL is an open source relational database that is free for most uses. It has wide platform support and can be quickly deployed. MySQL has become a standard for small and medium sized organizations, as it is affordable, reliable, and fast.
Outline
Week 1: Introducing MySQL
  • Understand what a relational database is
  • Compare MySQL with other relational databases
  • Understand the role of MySQL in industry
Week 2: Database Design
  • Understand data structure and entities
  • Be able to model data and build relationships
  • Know how to normalize a database
Week 3: Installing MySQL
  • Understand the MySQL open source license
  • Be able to troubleshoot common installation issues
  • Learn how to use the MySQL command line
  • Effectively use MySQL security
Week 4: MySQL Specific Syntax
  • Be able to use column types effectively
  • Know how to use special commands to effciently use MySQL
  • Be able to pinpoint problems and understand performance tuning
Week 5: Database Application Architecture
  • Understand basic client/server and 3-tier architectures
  • Understand concepts of data processing
  • Understand object/relational modeling for MySQL
  • Design an application model
Week 6: Basics of Database Programming for MySQL
  • Identify languages that support MySQL
  • Understand the CGI specification
  • Know how to initiate and terminate a database connection
  • Create simple dynamically generated HTML
Prerequisites
MS300 Intro to Database Design (or previous formal training with database design)
MS301 Introduction to SQL (or basic knowledge of SQL)
Knowledge of HTML is helpful.
Requirements
  • Database access to a server with MySQL -OR- Windows/Mac/Linux/Unix machine with latest production version of MySQL (free download)
Class Books
No book required.
Suggested Book: MySQL and mSQL [
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Course Price
  • Price: $120.00 US
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Additional Information:
This online course is limited to 50 participants. Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training.

Refund Policy: All Online Class fees are only refundable or creditable during the first week of class. A processing fee of five dollars ($5.00) will be charged for each refund request. If you have any questions please contact us

Additional Cost: Book and software migh be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost .

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Instructor: Katharine Osborne
Katharine OsborneKatharine Osborne has been a web developer since 1996, and a Unix administrator since 1995. She has been building database backed web applications since 1998 using MySQL, Perl, and PHP. Her teaching experience encompasses ecommerce, web development, programming, and database subjects at the University level. She now owns a web development consultancy helping small businesses establish and improve their web presence.

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