MySql - Database Server

This web page has information on using the database server MySql. The official way to pronounce MySQL is ``My Ess Que Ell'' (not MY-SEQUEL). But try to avoid correcting people who say MY-SEQUEL.

My Examples

	MySQL - First Steps - steps to download, install, and test your install.
	MySQL Survival Notes
	MySql Script Examples - Example scripts designed around specific SQL commands.
	MySql Training Application - Example scripts used on databases and tables designed to show SQL use in a mock real application.

Resources

http://www.mysql.org (http://dev.mysql.com)- free downloads.

	Download the MySql distribution code and install MySql. If your using Windows platform use all the defaults or you will need to change several config files.
	Download the drivers: MyODBC http://www.mysql.com/downloads/api-myodbc.html

My SQL Documentation

	http://www.mysql.com/documentation - MySQL doc's. This is the same docs that get installed on your local when you install MySql. file:///C:/mysql/Docs/manual_toc.html - This may launch your local documentation depending on your install.
	http://www.mysql.com/documentation/manual.php - Searchable online version.

http://java.sun.com/products/jdbc/ - The JDBC database access API.

Tutorials, Helps, Forums

	Check the MySql doc's section "1.10 Useful MySQL-related Links".
	http://w3.one.net/~jhoffman/sqltut.htm
	http://www.mysql.com/Downloads/Contrib/ - MySql programs, tools, and API's.
	http://www.analysisandsolutions.com/code/mybasic.htm - Beginners MySQL Tutorial on how to install and set up MySQL on a Windows machine.
	http://www.devshed.com/Server_Side/MySQL/ - A lot of MySQL tutorials.
	http://www.useractive.com/ - Hands on tutorial for MySQL.
	http://www.weberdev.com/ - Forum: Examples using MySQL; (check Top 20)