Chapter 1. Introduction to MySQL
Everyone who has been involved with IT for more than a few months has at least heard of MySQL. The acquisition of MySQL AB by Sun Microsystems brought a great deal of additional attention to MySQL's database management system (DBMS). Even so, there is often more to MySQL than many people realize. They simply do not realize the full capabilities of MySQL.
Recent versions of MySQL have brought a large feature set that covers just about every imaginable need. This includes partitions, scheduled events, prepared statements, triggers, and views. MySQL has long been used in dynamic websites and applications. Whether you program in Perl, PHP, ASP, .NET or Ruby you can integrate MySQL into your environment.
MySQL Mission—Speed, Reliability, and Ease of Use
The driving force behind MySQL has been to provide a reliable, high--performance server that is easy to set up and use. These qualities are why many Internet companies in the late 1990s chose MySQL to power their websites. These same qualities are why MySQL is making strong inroads into the internal database servers of Fortune 1000 companies that have traditionally used commercial databases. MySQL did not corner the existing database market; instead, MySQL allowed the database market to expand and grow to include people all over the world. MySQL created a niche by creating the opportunity for almost anyone to be able use ...
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