MySQL Developer Techniques

This instructor-led course is designed for MySQL[tm] developers who wish to obtain the skills required to create complex queries and efficient structures while improving the performance of their database applications. In addition, the MySQL developers will also be provided with additional query writing techniques that support creating reports that support the end users along with the skills required to create and utilize trees and hierarchical data structures.

Students that can benefit from this course include:

• Certified MySQL Developers and others with similar experience who want to utilize advanced SQL features to create queries that will result in better results and improved performance of their database queries

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.

Audience
Course Topics Introduction

• MySQL Overview, Products and Services
• Supported Operating Systems
• MySQL Certification Program
• Training Curriculum Paths
• MySQL Website
• Installing MySQL
• Installing the world database

Improving Performance with Indexes

• Query Executions in MySQL
• Why Indexes?
• When MySQL Uses an Index
• Optimize Indexes

Improving Searches of Date and Text Fields

• Strings in Multiple Columns
• Case Sensitivity
• INET_ATON and INET_NTOA functions
• Searching Dates
• String Dates to SQL Dates
• Dates to Integer Values
• Dates to Strings
• Nonspecific Date Searches

Improving Inserts and Updates

• INSERT Process
• Storage Engine Specifics
• MySQL Extensions

Improving Calculations

• Aggregate Multiplication Functions
• Running Total Queries
• Avoiding Division by Zero
• Median Values
• Simulating RANK
• Solving Complex Problems
• Miscellaneous

Improving Joins

• Query Optimizer
• EXPLAIN
• Overview of JOINs
• Improving JOIN performance

Trees and Hierarchical Data

• Graph, Trees and Hierarchies
• Adjacent List Structures
• Nested Set Structures
• Path Enumeration

Utilizing Advanced Index Structures

• MySQL Index Types
• FULL TEXT Indexes
• Simulating Function Based Indexes in MySQL
• Optimizing End of Field Searches

Working with Locking Levels

• Locks
• Explicit Table Locks
• Storage Engine Locking Techniques
• Locking Issues

Creating Reports

• Calculate Multiple Conditions
• Create a Calculated Report
• Quarterly Reports
• SQL Bar Chart
• Decision Tables
• Materialized Views
• Producing Sequential or Missing Data

Conclusion

• Course Overview
• Training and Certification Website
• Course Evaluation
• Thank You!
• QA Session

Course Objectives

• Utilize multiple indexing options
• Improve the design of joins
• Design and optimize queries
• Design complex queries
• Create report queries
• Improve the process of importing data
• Design data structures
• Utilize tips and tricks