Introduction to MySQL: Basic Concepts

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What is the official pronunciation of MySQL?

my Ess Que Ell

What are some advantages of using MySQL?

Handles very large databases; very fast performance; reliable. Compatible with standard SQL.

Why is MySQL frequently used by PHP and Perl?

MySQL is easy to use with Java JDBC, and it is frequently used by PHP and Perl.

Where can one find MySQL installation instructions?

MySQL tutorial available at <a href="http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.7/en/tutorial.html">http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.7/en/tutorial.html</a>. Signup and view all the answers

What are the resources provided for MySQL developers?

General starting point: <a href="http://www.mysql.com/">http://www.mysql.com/</a>, Developer focused: <a href="http://dev.mysql.com/">http://dev.mysql.com/</a> Signup and view all the answers

What is the commercial version of MySQL provided with?

Commercial version of MySQL is provided with technical support. Signup and view all the answers

What command should be executed from within a root shell?

root-shell> Signup and view all the answers

How can you exit the MySQL shell?

QUIT or EXIT Signup and view all the answers

What is the command to see a list of options provided by mysql?

mysql --help Signup and view all the answers

What is the prompt when using the mysql interactive program?

mysql> Signup and view all the answers

What is the command to cancel the current command in mysql?

\c Signup and view all the answers

What type of queries can you run once logged into MySQL?

Simple queries Signup and view all the answers

What function can be used as a simple calculator in MySQL?

SIN(PI()/4) Signup and view all the answers

How does MySQL determine the end of a statement when entering multiple statements on a single line?

By looking for the terminating semicolon Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the interactive shell for creating tables and inserting data in MySQL on Windows?

c:\mysql\bin Signup and view all the answers

What is the MySQL connection id in the sample session provided?

241 Signup and view all the answers

What is the total time to execute the query in the sample session provided?

0.00 sec Signup and view all the answers

What is the default location for executing mysql on Windows?