The Definitive Guide to MySQL, Second Edition

This second edition of Michael Kofler 's acclaimed MySQL book has updated and expanded to cover MySQL 4.0, the most recent production release of the popular open source database, which boasts more than 4 million users worldwide. Like the first edition, this revision, which has been renamed to reflect the breadth and depth of Kofler's coverage of the topic, provides a thorough introduction to the installation, configuration, implementation, and administration of MySQL. In addition, Kofler demonstrates how you can use MySQL in conjunction with various other technologies to create database-driven websites, and he gives practical advice on database design. Kofler also covers what's coming up next in MySQL 4.1. What you’ll learn Who this book is for The Definitive Guide to MySQL, Second Edition is an irreplaceable resource for MySQL novices and experts alike. This is the second edition of Kofler's acclaimed MySQL book, updated and expanded to cover MySQL 4.0, the most recent production release of the popular Open Source database, which boasts more than four million users worldwide. Like the first edition, this revision, which has been renamed to reflect the breadth and depth of Kofler's coverage of the topic, provides a thorough introduction to the installation, configuration, implementation, and administration of MySQL. In addition, Kofler also demonstrates how MySQL can be used in conjunction with various other technologies to create database-driven Web sites and gives practical advice on database design. Kofler also shows what's coming next in MySQL 4.1 The author walks through the installation of the open source MySQL database system on Windows and Linux, describes the different user interfaces and database design theory, and introduces the basic techniques of programming PHP. The second edition covers MySQL 4.0 and adds chapters on InnoDB tables, Java, and C/C++. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Provides instructions on installing MySQL and building applications with a variety of programming languages.