Fundamentals of Databases Using MySQL
Course Specifications
Course number: 085041
Software: MySQL
Course length: 2.0 day(s)
Course Description
Storing and accessing data are part of a person's day-to-day activities. One of the most efficient and powerful ways of managing data is by using databases. Information can be stored, linked, and managed using a database application such as MySQL 5.1. In the Fundamentals of Databases Using MySQL course, you will work with the databases using MySQL. 
Course Objective: You will work with databases by identifying the fundamental concepts of databases, creating a preliminary database design, applying normalization techniques, and familiarizing yourself with relational database management systems. Using various SQL commands, indexes, and views, you can work with and modify data efficiently within a database. Using features such as Enterprise Monitor and MySQL Administrator, you can manage users and administer and monitor a database.

Target Student: This course is designed for people who are familiar with the Windows environment and any Office productivity application, and who wish to acquire competency in performing basic database operations and administration using the MySQL RDBMS or various similar SQL-based RDBMS products. The other student profile would be IT systems managers who will be working within a MySQL RDBMS-based enterprise IT department and need to interact in a productive manner with MySQL RDBMS technical professionals. It can also be used by students who wish to gain familiarity with database system terminologies and usage so as to pursue a career as a MySQL RDBMS technical professional.

Prerequisites: To be successful in this course, you should have some familiarity with the Microsoft Windows environment, Microsoft Office applications, or similar office productivity applications. The following Element K courses or equivalent experience is suggested: 
•	Introduction to Personal Computers: Using Windows Vista™ 
•	Windows XP Professional: An Introduction 
In addition, some experience with a programming language such as C++ is helpful but not required. The following Element K course or equivalent experience is suggested: 
•	Introduction to Programming Using C++ 
Delivery Method: Instructor-led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Hardware Requirements
For this course, you will need one computer for each student and one for the instructor. You will also need a separate computer to function as a MySQL database server. Each computer will need the following minimum hardware components: 
•	Minimum 250 MB of hard disk space for installation of MySQL® 
•	1 GB of RAM or higher for Windows 2003 or Windows 2008 server and 512 MB RAM for clients 
•	Intel® Pentium IV or equivalent processor with a minimum of 2.00 GHz clock speed for the server and the clients 
•	CD-ROM drive 
•	Mouse or other pointing device 
•	1024 x 768 resolution monitor recommended 
•	The Internet connection 
•	Projection system to display the instructor's computer screen 
Platform Requirements
•	Windows XP Professional 
•	Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition or higher 
Software Requirements
•	Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional (SP2) for client systems 
•	Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition or higher for installing the MySQL server 
•	MySQL® Server 5.0 Enterprise Edition Advanced version to be installed on the server 
•	MySQL Enterprise Monitor to be installed on the server 
•	MySQL Enterprise Monitor Agent to be installed on the server 
•	MySQL GUI Tools to be installed on the server and the clients 
•	MySQL command line client 5.0 to be installed on the server and the client machines. 
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 
•	identify the fundamental concepts of databases and explore the MySQL RDBMS interface elements. 
•	create a preliminary database design. 
•	apply normalization techniques to a database. 
•	use SQL commands to execute simple queries. 
•	use SQL compound statements to query efficiently. 
•	manage databases by creating views, indexes, and transactions. 
•	administer and maintain a database. 
Course Content
Lesson 1: Familiarizing Yourself with the Fundamentals of Databases 
Topic 1A: Identify the Database Development Life Cycle 
Topic 1B: Explore the MySQL RDBMS
Lesson 2: Creating a Preliminary Database Design 
Topic 2A: Analyze Database Requirements 
Topic 2B: Identify Key Fields 
Topic 2C: Create Entity Relationship Diagrams
Lesson 3: Applying Normalization Techniques 
Topic 3A: Normalize Tables 
Topic 3B: Denormalize Tables
Lesson 4: Using the SQL Commands to Work with Tables 
Topic 4A: Discuss Structured Query Language (SQL) 
Topic 4B: Create Tables Using the Data Definition Language (DDL) Commands 
Topic 4C: Modify Data Using Data Manipulation Language (DML) Commands 
Lesson 5: Working with Databases 
Topic 5A: Use SQL Compound Statements 
Topic 5B: Create Triggers
Lesson 6: Managing Databases 
Topic 6A: Create Indexes 
Topic 6B: Create Views 
Topic 6C: Create Transactions
Lesson 7: Administering a Database 
Topic 7A: Perform Database Administration 
Topic 7B: Perform Backup and Recovery