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MySQL for Beginners (SQL-4401)

Duration: 4 Days What you will learn Here is your chance to learn how this powerful relational database management system can make your life easier and more fun! This class covers all the basics and will get you on your way, with a solid foundation. This instructor led, hands-on class covers the fundamentals of SQL and relational databases, using MySQL[tm] as a teaching tool. Students who can benefit from this course: New or existing users of MySQL, who have little or no previous experience with a relational database management system.

Prerequisites Required Prerequisites Knowledge of database concepts Previous experience with any command-line program Basic computer literacy is required

Course Objectives Understand the features and benefits of MySQL Be able to install and start the MySQL server Understand the basics of Relational Databases Understand the SQL and MySQL languages Understand Data/Column types with regard to efficient database design Be able to view a database design structure/content Create a database design using an efficient structure Be able to extract basic database information using the SELECT command Be able to troubleshoot syntax and understand typical warnings and errors Be able to delete or modify a database, and table row data Grouping query data with Aggregation Connect data from multiple table rows using JOIN Perform nested sub-queries Use of Simple Functions (String, Date, Numerical) Describe MySQL connectors, their major features and differences Understand MySQL storage engines, transactions and features of the common engines

Course Topics Introduction Features and Benefits of MySQL MySQL Products and Service
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Community vs. Enterprise MySQL Certification Program MySQL Certification Program MySQL Website MySQL Architecture Install and Start MySQL Database Basics SQL Language and MySQL Database Design Database Modeling Keys Normalization Data Types What is NULL? Viewing Database Structure Database Creation Create a New Database Structure Creating a Database Creating a Table Basic Queries The SELECT Command MySQL Query Browser Troubleshooting Database Maintenance Delete an Entire Database Maintaining Tables Maintaining Columns Indexes and Constraints Data Manipulation Delete/Modify Table row Data The INSERT Command The REPLACE Command The UPDATE Statement The DELETE Command Functions Simple Functions Grouping With Functions Joining Tables Combining Multiple Tables Inner Joins Outer Joins Exporting/Importing Data Exporting Data Importing Data

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Sub queries What is a Sub query? Categories of Sub queries Sub query Types Placing Sub queries Other Sub query Uses Other Sub query Uses Supplementary Information Creating VIEWs Transactions Storage Engines Retrieving Metadata Conclusion Course Review Training and Certification Website Course Evaluation Thank You! QA Session

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