Day 16^ - MySQL and Time - 171

Day 17^ -^ MySQL Database Security - 185^

Day 18^ -^ How MySQL Compares - 195^

Day 19^ -^ Administrating MySQL - 204^

Day 20^ - Optimizing MySQL - 219

Day 21^ - Putting It All Together - 225

Appendix A^ -^ ASQL Syntax and Commands - 271^

Appendix B^ -^ Current MySQL Functions - 278^

Appendix C^ -^ Answers to Exercises - 298^

List of Figures^

List of Tables^

List of Listings^

List of Sidebars^

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In just 21 days, you'll have all the skills you need to get up and running
efficiently. With this complete tutorial, you'll master the basics and then move
on to the more advanced features and concepts.

• Understand the fundamentals and master all of the key features of
  MySQL


• Learn how to effectively use the latest tools and features of MySQL by
  following practical, real-world examples


• Get expert tips from a leading authority on implementing MySQL in
  the corporate environment

This book is designed for the way you learn. Go through the lessons day by
day or just chose those lessons that interest you the most.

• Build robust databases from the ground up


• Access data easily and efficiently using database interfaces


• Optimize MySQL and keep your databases secure


• Design efficient MySQL databases using normalization


• Learn how to define business rules and objects


• Protect access with Table Locks and Keys


• Make the best use of MySQL's intrinsic fuctions such as numerical
  operations, string manipulations, and logical conditions.

About the Author

Mark Maslakowski is a consultant working for Thor Systems Inc., a company
specializing in systems integration. As a Senior Solution Developer. Mark has
designed and created computer-based solutions for several national and
international corporations on a diverse set of platforms. Originally a Windows
developer who used Visual Basic and Visual C++, Mark has joined the open
source revolutions and prefers using programming languages such as Perl

and Tcl/Tk.

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