MySQL (MS311)

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of MySQL. Students will be able to install, run, tune, create and use databases. Basics of database applications will also be covered so that the student will have the tools to create database backed websites. MySQL is an open source relational database that is free for most uses. It has wide platform support and can be quickly deployed. MySQL has become a standard for small and medium sized organizations, as it is affordable, reliable, and fast.

Applicable Job Roles: web programmers, web application developers, and database administrator.

Outline

Week 1: Introducing MySQL

Understand what a relational database is
Compare MySQL with other relational databases
Understand the role of MySQL in industry

Week 2: Database Design

Understand data structure and entities
Be able to model data and build relationships
Know how to normalize a database

Week 3: Installing MySQL

Understand the MySQL open source license
Be able to troubleshoot common installation issues
Learn how to use the MySQL command line
Effectively use MySQL security

Week 4: MySQL Specific Syntax

Be able to use column types effectively
Know how to use special commands to effciently use MySQL
Be able to pinpoint problems and understand performance tuning

Week 5: Database Application Architecture

Understand basic client/server and 3-tier architectures
Understand concepts of data processing
Understand object/relational modeling for MySQL
Design an application model

Week 6: Basics of Database Programming for MySQL

Identify languages that support MySQL
Understand the CGI specification
Know how to initiate and terminate a database connection
Create simple dynamically generated HTML

Prerequisites

MS300 Intro to Database Design (or previous formal training with database design)
One of the SQL courses (MS303, MS304, MS302 or MS301) (or basic knowledge of SQL)
Knowledge of HTML is helpful.

Requirements

Database access to a server with MySQL -OR- Windows/Mac/Linux/Unix machine with latest production version of MySQL (free download)

Books:
Suggested Book:	Mysql Tutorial
Additional information:
Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training. Refund Policy: Please read our Terms and Refund Policy before registering for this course. Additional Cost: Book and software might be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost . How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures (text-based, no video or audio), reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class.

Price:

$220.00

Item No.:

MS311

Instructor:

Katharine Osborne

Open Courses: No other sessions are scheduled for this course. You can add to your wish list and you will be notified when other sessions are scheduled.

Instructor's Profile

Katharine Osborne has been a web developer since 1996, and a Unix administrator since 1995. She has been building database backed web applications since 1998 using MySQL, Perl, and PHP. Her teaching experience encompasses ecommerce, web development, programming, and database subjects at the University level. She now owns a web development consultancy helping small businesses establish and improve their web presence.

Before you register for this class, please read the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections carefully.

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