Adminstrating Through PHPMyAdmin

1. User InterfaceUser Interface

2. What is a User InterfaceWhat is a User Interface
 A user interface is a link between the userA user interface is a link between the user
and the computer. It allows the user andand the computer. It allows the user and
the computer to communicate with eachthe computer to communicate with each
other.other.

3. What is a User InterfaceWhat is a User Interface
 The user interface control the way howThe user interface control the way how
data and instruction are entered (input)data and instruction are entered (input)
into the computer and how the computerinto the computer and how the computer
present information on the screenpresent information on the screen
(output).(output).

4. The main types of user interfacesThe main types of user interfaces
are:are:
 Command DrivenCommand Driven
 Graphical User InterfaceGraphical User Interface

5. Command DrivenCommand Driven
 The Command Driven Interface is text-The Command Driven Interface is text-
based interface, where the user types inbased interface, where the user types in
commands via the keyboard. Commandscommands via the keyboard. Commands
usually are typed one line at a time.usually are typed one line at a time.
 Examples of command Driven InterfaceExamples of command Driven Interface
are MS DOS, Linux and Unixare MS DOS, Linux and Unix

6. Command driven InterfaceCommand driven Interface

7. Advantages of CommandAdvantages of Command
Driven InterfaceDriven Interface
 Faster than using Menus and Icons on a GUI interface.Faster than using Menus and Icons on a GUI interface.
 Less memory required, because of no graphics on theLess memory required, because of no graphics on the
interface.interface.
 Works on computers with limited hardware and software.Works on computers with limited hardware and software.
 Experienced users can use this system faster thanExperienced users can use this system faster than
others.others.
 Complex commands can be entered to customise theComplex commands can be entered to customise the
operating system for a particular user.operating system for a particular user.
 Does not require a Windows Operating system to work.Does not require a Windows Operating system to work.

8. Disadvantages of CommandDisadvantages of Command
Driven InterfaceDriven Interface
 People with limited knowledge of DOS may findPeople with limited knowledge of DOS may find
the interface confusing and hard to use.the interface confusing and hard to use.
 Errors in commands can cause the operation toErrors in commands can cause the operation to
fail and can be very time consuming.fail and can be very time consuming.
 Any errors in typing will require the user to re-Any errors in typing will require the user to re-
type command. This time consuming andtype command. This time consuming and
frustrating.frustrating.
 Commands have to be learnt, especially in UNIXCommands have to be learnt, especially in UNIX
where there are hundreds.where there are hundreds.
 The interface is not attractive compared to a GUIThe interface is not attractive compared to a GUI
interface.interface.

9. Graphical User Interface (GUI)Graphical User Interface (GUI)
 Graphical User interface (GUI) is a type ofGraphical User interface (GUI) is a type of
interface that allows the user to control ainterface that allows the user to control a
computer’s input, storage and outputcomputer’s input, storage and output
through graphical elements.through graphical elements.

10. Graphical User Interface (GUI)Graphical User Interface (GUI)

11. Command Driven InterfaceCommand Driven Interface
VersesVerses
Graphical User Interface (GUI)Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Command DrivenCommand Driven
InterfaceInterface
(Disadvantages)(Disadvantages)
Graphical UserGraphical User
Interface (GUI)Interface (GUI)
(Advantages)(Advantages)
Difficult to understandDifficult to understand
and useand use
Easy to understandEasy to understand
and useand use
Not very attractiveNot very attractive Very attractiveVery attractive
Mono-colouredMono-coloured Multi-colouredMulti-coloured
Not user-friendlyNot user-friendly User-friendlyUser-friendly

12. Command Driven InterfaceCommand Driven Interface
VersesVerses
Graphical User Interface (GUI)Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Command DrivenCommand Driven
InterfaceInterface (Advantages)(Advantages)
Graphical User InterfaceGraphical User Interface
(GUI)(GUI) (Disadvantages)(Disadvantages)
Faster than using
Menus and Icons on a
GUI interface.
Slower than usingSlower than using
Command drivenCommand driven
interfaceinterface
Less memory required More memory is requiredMore memory is required
Needs limited hardware
and software to work
Needs a lot of hardwareNeeds a lot of hardware
and software to workand software to work

13. What is phpMyAdmin?What is phpMyAdmin?
 PhpMyAdmin is a Web-based front endPhpMyAdmin is a Web-based front end
for managing mySQL databases.for managing mySQL databases.
 It has GUI screen for many commonIt has GUI screen for many common
functions in mySQL.functions in mySQL.
 Makes mySQL more user friendly.Makes mySQL more user friendly.

14. What can phpMyAdmin do?What can phpMyAdmin do?
 Create and drop databases and tables.Create and drop databases and tables.
 Work with multiple MySQL servers.Work with multiple MySQL servers.
 Manage users and privileges.Manage users and privileges.
 Export table data.Export table data.
 Execute any SQL statement.Execute any SQL statement.
 42 different languages.42 different languages.
 And more.And more.