MySQL Server Files and Scripts

MySQL Programs

Extended MySQL Server (mysqld-max)

mysqld_safe, mysql.server

mysqld_multi

MySQL Server Configuration

mysqld Options

The Server SQL Mode

Server System Variables

Dynamic System Variables

Server Status Variables

Shutdown Process

MySQL Security Issues

Securing MySQL Against Attacks

Security-Related mysqld Options

Security Issues with LOAD DATA LOCAL

MySQL Access Privilege System

MySQL Privilege System Overview

Privileges Provided by MySQL

Connecting to the MySQL Server - Stages

Access Control, Stage 1: Connection Verification

Access Control, Stage 2: Request Verification

Access Denied Errors

MySQL User Account Management

Users and Passwords

Creating New Users

Deleting User Accounts

Limiting User Resources

Changing Passwords

MySQL Database Maintenance

Backup and Recovery

Point-in-Time Recovery

Maintenance and Crash Recovery

myisamchk Syntax and Options

Getting Table Information

MySQL Local Setting

National Characters and Sorting

MySQL Server Time Zone

MySQL Log Files

Error Log

General Query Log

Update Log

Binary Log

Slow Query Log

Log File Maintenance and Rotation

Running Multiple MySQL Servers on the Same Machine

Running Multiple Servers in Windows

Running Multiple Servers in Windows as Services

Running Multiple Servers in Unix and Linux

Using Client Tools in a Multi-Server Environment

MySQL Query Cache

The Concept of Query Cache

Testing Query Cache with SELECT

Configuring Query Cache

Checking Query Cache Status and Maintenance