Lab Module 1 - MySQL Lab
Lab Module 1 - MySQL Lab
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INTRODUCTION
What a Database? A brief definition might be to store information, held
over a period time and in computer readable form. A Store of Information
classified into some practical purpose: (a) Static: Information collected for
the sake of making a statistical analysis, e.g. the national census, or a survey
of cracks in a stretch of motorway; (b) Growing: Textual material required
for information retrieval e.g. technical abstracts, statutory or other
regulations; (c) Dynamic: Operational and administrative information
required for running an organization. In a commercial concern this will take
the form of stock records, personnel records, customer records, among
others.
Held period of time define census information is collected on a
particular date and stored as a snapshot of the state of affairs when the
survey was taken. Information from later observations will be kept quite
separately, but appropriate comparisons may be made provided that the
framework remains consistent. Bibliographic or other textual databases are
accumulated over time - new material is added periodically but probably
very little will be removed. When designing such a database it will be
important to estimate and allow for the expected rate of growth, and
perhaps to ensure that the more recent information is given some priority. An
organizational database may not change very drastically in size, but it will be
subject to frequent updating (deletions, amendments, insertions) following
relevant actions within the organization itself.
In Computer Readable Form, computer storage and processing implies
the use of software: in the current context a Database Management System
(DBMS). The function of the DBMS is to store and retrieve information as
required by applications programs or users sitting at terminals, using the
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PROCEDURE
Software Installation and Configuration
Obtaining MySQL Software
1) Enter the official MySQL web site (http://www.mysql.com/downloads).
2) Get yourself a copy of the last stable release of the software based on
(operating system).
3) Make two primary decisions when selecting which MySQL distribution
to download and use:
a) Select which version to install (normally used MySQL 5.0.45).
b) Select between binary and source distributions.
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Installation Process
1) Execute the installer, mysql-5.0.45 setup. At the first screen, simply
press the Next button.
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3) At the next screen, review your selections. When you confirmed, press
the 'Install' button. Use the `Back' button to correct your previous
choices.
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Configuration Process
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