George Reese 
MySQL Pocket Reference [EPUB ebook] 
SQL Functions and Utilities

To help you be more efficient in your work, this handy pocket reference gives you instant reminders on how to use important My SQL functions, especially in conjunction with key parts of the LAMP open source infrastructure. This powerful database system is so rich in features that no administrator or programmer can stay familiar with all of them. My SQL Pocket Reference is an ideal on-the-job companion, well organized to help you find and adapt the statements you need — quickly.Updated for the latest versions of this popular database, this edition covers many complex features that have been added to My SQL 5.0 and 5.1, including a section dedicated to stored procedures and triggers. After a brief introduction on installation and initial setup, the book explains: How to configure My SQL, such as setting the root password My SQL data types, including numerics, strings, dates, and complex types SQL syntax, commands, data types, operators, and functions Arithmetic, comparison and logical operators Aggregate and general functions Stored procedures and triggers, including procedure definition, procedure calls, procedure management, cursors, and triggers You don’t have time to stop and thumb through an exhaustive reference when you’re hard at work. This portable and affordable guide is small enough to fit into your pocket, and gives you a convenient reference that you can consult anywhere. When you reach a sticking point and need to get to a solution quickly, the My SQL Pocket Reference is the book you want to have.