MySQL for Beginners (SQL-4401)

About this Course

Want to join the wonderful world of MySQL? Here's 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 as a teaching tool.

Audience Profile

New or existing users of MySQL, who have little or no previous experience with a relational database management system. Both new MySQL Developers and Database Administrators will benefit from this class.

At Course Completion

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Understand the features and benefits of MySQL
• Be able to find information about products, support and training
• 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
• Be able to delete or modify 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)
• Understand the primary methods for exporting and importing data
• Describe MySQL connectors, their major features and differences.
• Understand MySQL storage engines, transactions and features of the common engines

Prerequisites

Basic computer literacy is required. Previous experience with any command-line program (such as MS-DOS) is beneficial. Some knowledge of database concepts would be very helpful but is not necessary. If you have previous database experience, we recommend you compile a set of questions before the course. This will ensure you get the most out of your time with the instructor.

Course Outline

Chapter 1: Introduction

• Features and Benefits of MySQL
• MySQL Products
• MySQL Service
• Community vs. Enterprise
• MySQL Certification Program
• Training Curriculum Paths
• MySQL Website
• MySQL Architecture
• Install and Start MySQL

Chapter 2: Database Basics

• Basics of Relational Databases
• SQL Language and MySQL

Chapter 3: Database Design

• Database Modeling
• Keys
• Normalization
• Data Types
• What is NULL?
• Viewing Database Structure

Chapter 4: Database Creation

• Create a New Database Structure
• Creating a Database
• Creating a Table

Chapter 5: Basic Queries

• The SELECT Command
• MySQL Query Browser
• Troubleshooting

Chapter 6: Database Maintenance

• Delete an Entire Database
• Maintaining Tables
• Maintaining Columns
• Indexes and Constraints

Chapter 7: Data Manipulation

• Delete/Modify Table row Data
• The INSERT Command
• The REPLACE Command
• The UPDATE Statement
• The DELETE Command

Chapter 8: Functions

• Simple Functions
• Grouping with Functions

Chapter 9: Joining Tables

• Combining Multiple Tables
• Inner Joins
• Outer Joins

Chapter 10: Exporting/Importing Data

• Exporting Data
• Importing Data

Chapter 11: Subqueries

• What is a Subquery?
• Categories of Subqueries
• Subquery Types
• Placing Subqueries
• Other Subquery Uses
• Converting Subqueries to Joins

Chapter 12: Supplementary Information

• Creating VIEWs
• Transactions
• Storage Engines
• Retrieving Metadata

Chapter 13: Conclusion

• Course Review
• Training and Certification Website
• Course Evaluation
• Thank You!
• Q&A Session