OUGN Vårseminar 2014

This session provides information needed by users new to MySQL. The presentation is intended for experienced people who are new to the MySQL ecosystem. Special attention is paid to MySQL specifics: things that work differently from what newcomers expect. In particular:
• Choosing the right product: MySQL version numbering and an overview of different installation options
• What to do on a freshly installed system
• How the privilege system works in MySQLv
• Different ways to connect to the server
• All kinds of variables in MySQL: how to differentiate
• Tables, temporary tables, views: ways to use, dos and don’ts
• High-level overview of replication options
• How to get high availability