This document provides an introduction to MySQL, an open source relational database management system. It discusses that MySQL is pronounced "my-es-que-el" and includes both a SQL server and client programs. It also summarizes that MySQL AB is the commercial entity behind MySQL that provides marketing, development, services, support and consulting. Additionally, it notes that MySQL is the most popular open source database with over 100 million downloads, it is certified for SAP applications, and is widely used by developers along with PHP and Apache.

1. MySQL
An Introduction

2. Databases 101

3. What is MySQL ?
• MySQL is an open source relational
database management system.
• It includes the SQL server and client
programs for accessing the server.
• Widely used by web application
developers, together with PHP and
APACHE
• It is pronounced My-es-que-el
(Not My-Sequel)

4. MySQL AB
• MySQL AB is a commercial entity
• Marketing & Development
• Originally established in Sweden
• A virtual corporation
• Service, support, training and
consulting
• Profitable since inception

5. Fact Sheet
• Most popular open source
database
• over 100 million copies
downloaded or distributed
• 6,000,000 active installations
• 35,000 downloads a day
• Certified for all SAP applications
• Elite client list—Yahoo!, NASA,
Google
• Proven track record

6. Why learn MySQL?
• Leading open source RDBMS
• Ease of use – No frills
• Fast
• Robust
• Security
• Multiple OS support
• Free
• Technical support
• Support large database– up to 50
million rows, file size limit up to 8
Million TB

7. The MySQL Value Proposition

8. IBM, ORACLE and Microsoft
“The top dogs”
The enterprise/SMB market
Market Strength, Brand Equity, Track Record and Feature Variety
MySQL “The underdog” – Disruptive technology, Commoditized Market
Performance, Reliability, Security, Performance

9. MySQL RDBMS SOURCE
Commercial License GPL open source License
Embedded Database
Client-Server model
Standalone server
FREE
Service Support, training and Consulting

10. Which edition to use?
• MySQL Enterprise
– most comprehensive offering of MySQL database
software, services and support
• MySQL Cluster
– a fault tolerant database clustering architecture
for deploying highly available mission-critical
database applications
• MySQL Embedded Database
– most popular choice for OEMs/ISVs who want to
cost-effectively embed or bundle a reliable and
high-performance relational database
• MySQL community edition

11. MySQL Community vs. Enterprise

12. MySQL Enterprise
• MySQL Enterprise Monitor
– a "Virtual DBA Assistant" to enforce MySQL
recommended best practices
• MySQL Enterprise Server
• MySQL Production Support
– get your toughest technical questions
answered quickly
– advise you on how to properly design and
tune your MySQL servers, schema, queries,
and replication set-up

13. Platinum
Gold
Silver
Basic
$4995/server/Year
$2995/server/Year
$1995/server/Year
$595/server/Year

14. Where can I get MySQL ?
• http://www.mysql.com/downloads/
• Make sure you pick the correct version
for your OS
• Download MySQL 5.0 Community
Server GA
• Download MySQL Administrator
• Download MySQL Migration Toolkit
• Download MySQL Query Browser

15. Installing the server
• Follow the screenshots

16. Installing the server

17. Installing the server

18. Installing the server

19. Installing the server

20. Installing the server

21. Installing the server

22. Installing the server

23. Installing the server
• If you have firewall, remember
to unblock TCP port 3306
• If you prefer GUI operations,
install Administrator, Migration
Toolkit and Query Brower
• Configuration parameters
stored in “C:Program
FilesMySQLMySQL Server
5.0my.ini”
• Change configuration by
“server instance configuration
wizard”

24. MySQL administrator

25. Query browser

26. A set of command line utilities
• mysqld, mysql, mysqladmin, mysqldump
(located in C:Program FilesMySQLMySQL
Server 5.0bin)
• What is it ?
• Why do I want to use it ?
• For what all can I use it ?
• See handout later

27. About Data types …
• Detailed help in describing your
fields can be found online at the
MySQL user manual. These two
links are very helpful
http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en
/string-types.html
http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en
/numeric-types.html
In General:
Refer to chapter 11 of the user manual at
www.mysql.com/doc/en/Reference.html

28. Quick Example of data types

29. privileges

30. Storage engine and table types
• ISAM
– Indexed Sequential Access Method
– Fastest table type in MySQL
– Originally used in mSQL by TcX (the
predecessor of MySQL AB)
– Do not support transactions and
foreign key
– No longer supported after version 5.1
• InnoDB
– Purchased by MySQL later
– Large data volume, heavy-load
production system
– Support transactions and foreign key

31. Word of advice ..
• Describe your fields correctly
• Describe your data tightly
• Secure your server well
• Understand the mechanics
• Use the manual
• Use the mailing list

32. Questions ?