Advanced MySQL 8 - Softcover

Vanier, Eric; Shah, Birju; Malepati, Tejaswi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1788834445 ISBN 13: 9781788834445

Publisher: Packt Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

Design cost-efficient database solutions, scale enterprise operations and reduce overhead business costs with MySQL

Key Features

• Explore the new and advanced features of MySQL 8.0
• Use advanced techniques to optimize MySQL performance
• Create MySQL-based applications for your enterprise with the help of practical examples

Book Description

Advanced MySQL 8 teaches you to enhance your existing database infrastructure and build various tools to improve your enterprise applications and overall website performance. The book starts with the new and exciting MySQL 8.0 features and how to utilize them for maximum efficiency. As you make your way through the chapters, you will learn to optimize MySQL performance using indexes and advanced data query techniques for large queries. You will also discover MySQL Server 8.0 settings and work with the MySQL data dictionary to boost the performance of your database. In the concluding chapters, you will cover MySQL 8.0 Group Replication, which will enable you to create elastic, highly available, and fault-tolerant replication topologies. You will also explore backup and recovery techniques for your databases and understand important tips and tricks to help your critical data reach its full potential.

By the end of this book, you'll have learned about new MySQL 8.0 security features that allow a database administrator (DBA) to simplify user management and increase the security of their multi-user environments.

What you will learn

• Explore new and exciting features of MySQL 8.0
• Analyze and optimize large MySQL queries
• Understand MySQL Server 8.0 settings
• Master the deployment of Group Replication and use it in an InnoDB cluster
• Monitor large distributed databases
• Discover different types of backups and recovery methods for your databases
• Explore tips to help your critical data reach its full potential

Who this book is for

Advanced MySQL 8 is for database administrators, data architects, and database developers who want to dive deeper into building advanced database applications in the MySQL environment.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction and Topics
2. MySQL 8 - New Features
3. Indexing Your Data For High Performance
4. Advanced Data Techniques For Large Queries
5. MySQL data dictionary in MySQL 8.0
6. MySQL Server Settings
7. Group Replication in MySQL 8.0
8. InnoDB Cluster in MySQL 8.0
9. Monitoring Your Large Distributed Databases
10. Authentication and Security Management with MySQL 8.0
11. Advanced MySQL 8.0 Performance Tips & Techniques

About this title

About the Authors

Eric Vanier is one of the few DBAs worldwide specializing in MySQL performance, and is an expert with large architectures such as those for Air Miles, Cogeco, McGill University, Bombardier Aerospace, and many more. As a senior DBA and instructor for 18 years, he has a track record in performance and troubleshooting on dozens of high-profile MySQL systems, including complex cluster environments.

Birju Shah is the principal architect for Endurance International Group. He has a bachelor's degree in computer engineering from Gujarat University. He has the experience and expertise to build scalable products for hosting domains. He is passionate about the latest architectural patterns, tools, and technologies, and he helps organizations to follow best practices. He is also passionate about technical training and sessions.

Tejaswi Malepati is the Cassandra Tech Lead for Target. He has been instrumental in designing and building custom Cassandra integrations, including web-based SQL interface and data validation frameworks between Oracle and Cassandra. Tejaswi earned a master's degree in computer science from the University of New Mexico, and a bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in India. He is passionate about identifying and analyzing data patterns in datasets using R, Python, Spark, and Cassandra.

Edition details

• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1788834445
• ISBN 13: 9781788834445
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 286