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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.

A Live Virtual Class (LVC) is exclusively for registered students; unregistered individuals may not view an LVC at any
time. Registered students must view the class from the country listed in the registration form. Unauthorized recording,
copying, or transmission of LVC content may not be made.

Prerequisites
Required Prerequisites
Basic computer literacy is required

Knowledge of database concepts

Previous experience with any command-line program

Course Objectives
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
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

Course Topics

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Introduction
Features and Benefits of MySQL
MySQL Products and Service
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

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Exporting/Importing Data
Exporting Data
Importing Data

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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