Database Administration · PPL

MySQL Database Administration Certification

A professional program designed to develop practical MySQL administration skills in installation, configuration, security, backup, recovery, monitoring, optimization, and database maintenance.

  • ⏱3 DaysDuration
  • ◈PPLAccredited
  • ◐3 LanguagesArabic · English · Hindi
  • ◆₹10,999.00 Per delegate

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— The journey

Course Outline

What the programme covers, module by module.

Module 1: Introduction to MySQL Administration

  • MySQL overview
  • Database administration responsibilities
  • MySQL ecosystem
  • Database environments
  • Administration lifecycle
  • Common administrative tasks

Module 2: MySQL Architecture

  • MySQL Server architecture
  • Client-server model
  • Connection handling
  • Query processing
  • Storage layer
  • Server components

Module 3: Installing MySQL

  • System requirements
  • Installation planning
  • MySQL Server installation
  • Initial configuration
  • Server startup
  • Installation verification

Module 4: MySQL Server Configuration

  • Configuration files
  • Server variables
  • System variables
  • Dynamic variables
  • Startup options
  • Configuration management

Module 5: MySQL Administration Tools

  • MySQL command-line client
  • MySQL Shell
  • MySQL Workbench
  • Server connections
  • Administrative commands
  • Database management workflows

Module 6: Database & Table Management

  • Creating databases
  • Managing schemas
  • Creating tables
  • Modifying tables
  • Database objects
  • Metadata management

Module 7: MySQL Storage Engines

  • Storage engine concepts
  • InnoDB
  • Storage architecture
  • Engine selection
  • Table properties
  • Storage considerations

Module 8: User Account Management

  • Creating users
  • Modifying users
  • Removing users
  • Authentication
  • Account locking
  • Password management

Module 9: Privileges & Security

  • Privilege system
  • GRANT
  • REVOKE
  • Roles
  • Least privilege
  • Access management

Module 10: Backup Fundamentals

  • Backup strategies
  • Logical backups
  • Physical backup concepts
  • mysqldump
  • Backup scheduling
  • Backup verification

Module 11: Database Recovery

  • Restore strategies
  • Logical restoration
  • Recovery procedures
  • Binary logs
  • Point-in-time recovery
  • Recovery validation

Module 12: Transaction Management

  • Transactions
  • ACID properties
  • COMMIT
  • ROLLBACK
  • Autocommit
  • Transaction management

Module 13: Locking & Concurrency

  • Locking concepts
  • Row-level locking
  • Table locking
  • Isolation levels
  • Blocking
  • Deadlock concepts

Module 14: Index Administration

  • Index fundamentals
  • Primary indexes
  • Secondary indexes
  • Composite indexes
  • Index maintenance
  • Index selection

Module 15: Query Performance Analysis

  • Query execution
  • EXPLAIN
  • Execution plans
  • Slow queries
  • Query cost
  • Query optimization

Module 16: MySQL Performance Tuning

  • Performance metrics
  • Memory configuration
  • Buffer pool
  • Query optimization
  • Index optimization
  • Server tuning

Module 17: MySQL Monitoring

  • Server status
  • Performance Schema
  • Connection monitoring
  • Resource utilization
  • Query monitoring
  • Performance indicators

Module 18: Logs & Troubleshooting

  • Error logs
  • General query log
  • Slow query log
  • Binary log
  • Log analysis
  • Troubleshooting techniques

Module 19: MySQL Replication

  • Replication concepts
  • Source and replica
  • Binary log replication
  • Replication configuration
  • Replication monitoring
  • Replication troubleshooting

Module 20: High Availability & Scalability

  • High availability concepts
  • Failover
  • Read scaling
  • MySQL InnoDB Cluster concepts
  • Group Replication concepts
  • Availability planning

Module 21: Routine Maintenance & Automation

  • Database maintenance
  • Table maintenance
  • Backup automation
  • Scheduled tasks
  • Capacity monitoring
  • Preventive administration

Module 22: Practical MySQL Administration Workshop

  • Server configuration
  • User and privilege management
  • Backup and recovery
  • Query analysis
  • Performance monitoring
  • Troubleshooting scenarios
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?

Who it's for & what's included

Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.

Who it's for

Classroom

Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.

What's included

Everything you get

  • ✓ Live instructor on-site
  • ✓ Printed workbook & materials
  • ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for

Online Instructor-Led

Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.

What's included

Everything you get

  • ✓ Live instructor via video call
  • ✓ Digital workbook & resources
  • ✓ Session recordings
Who it's for

Self-Paced

Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.

What's included

Everything you get

  • ✓ On-demand video lessons
  • ✓ Interactive quizzes
  • ✓ 24/7 access on any device
— What you will master

Course Objectives

01

Understand MySQL architecture and core database administration concepts.

02

Install and configure MySQL Server for reliable database operations.

03

Create and manage databases, tables, storage engines, and server settings.

04

Manage users, authentication, roles, privileges, and database security.

05

Implement effective backup, restore, and point-in-time recovery strategies.

06

Monitor transactions, locking, logs, and database performance.

07

Configure and manage replication and understand high-availability approaches.

08

Diagnose and resolve common MySQL administration and performance problems.

— Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MySQL Database Administration?
MySQL Database Administration involves installing, configuring, securing, monitoring, maintaining, backing up, recovering, and optimizing MySQL database environments.
Who should attend this course?
The course is suitable for database administrators, MySQL administrators, database engineers, backend developers, IT professionals, and working professionals managing database systems.
Do I need previous MySQL experience?
Basic SQL and relational database knowledge is recommended because the program focuses on professional database administration and operational management.
Which administrative areas are covered?
The course covers installation, configuration, users, privileges, storage engines, backup, recovery, transactions, indexing, performance tuning, monitoring, replication, high availability, and troubleshooting.
What practical skills will I develop?
You will develop skills in configuring MySQL servers, managing users and databases, performing backups and recovery, monitoring performance, optimizing queries, managing replication, and troubleshooting database issues.
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