Chapter 9. Introduction to MySQL Administration
As database systems go, MySQL is relatively simple to use, and the effort required to bring up a MySQL installation and use it is low as well. MySQL's simplicity probably accounts for much of its popularity, especially among people who aren't, and don't want to be, programmers. It helps to be a trained computer professional, of course, but that's certainly not a requirement for running a successful MySQL installation.
Nevertheless, a MySQL installation won't run itself, regardless of your level of expertise. Someone must watch over it to make sure it operates smoothly and efficiently, and someone must know what to do when problems occur. If the job falls on you to make sure MySQL is happy at your ...
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