MySQL

How to Export a Table from MySQL to CSV

April 3, 2020

This article explores several highly efficient methods that allow you to export a MySQL table as a CSV file. As a CSV file, the data from your tables becomes much more accessible, both to humans and a host of other applications.

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How to Rename a Column in MySQL

March 30, 2020

This article offers two slick methods to rename a column in a MySQL table. Use ALTER TABLE command combined with the RENAME COLUMN clause for a swift resolution. The CHANGE clause offers more options and allows you to micromanage the renaming process.

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How to Remove Duplicate Rows in MySQL

March 5, 2020

When adding data to a MySQL database, you may end up with duplicate rows. This article shows you how to find these instances and delete duplicate rows in MySQL. Create a test database, add data to it and practice identifying and removing duplicate rows.

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How To Find Duplicate Values in MySQL

March 4, 2020

Learn how to find the duplicate entries in your MySQL databases. The guide shows you how to use the GROUP BY, COUNT() HAVING, and INNER JOIN functions to locate the duplicate entries.

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How to Change MySQL Server Time Zone

February 19, 2020

Your server's MySQL time zone and your own might be out of sync. Read this article to learn 2 ways of editing your MySQL time zone and make it easier for you to read server logs and data.

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How to Install MySQL on CentOS 8

February 17, 2020

MySQL, the most widely used relational database management system can be installed on CentOS 8 from the default AppStream repository or from the official MySQL developer's repository. This article details both options and instructs how to secure your databases.

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MySQL Docker Container Tutorial: How to Set Up & Configure

February 10, 2020

Deploying MySQL in a container is a fast and efficient solution for small and medium-size applications. Instead of setting up a separate MySQL server, you can deploy a MySQL database container instead. These containers are lightweight and fast to spin up since they share the kernel and libraries of the host while packaging the deployed application.

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How to Create MySQL Database in Workbench

January 29, 2020

Workbench is a cross-platform, open-source, visual tool for database management. It provides a user-friendly GUI in which you can create and maintain databases. Learn how to create a MySQL database and table in Workbench, as well as how to add data to a table.

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How to Find and Terminate / Kill MySQL Process

January 23, 2020

Killing a MySQL process can help you boost the performance of your server. By running a few commands, you can identify which processes might be holding back your system and then kill individual processes or all of them.

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MySQL Performance Tuning and Optimization Tips

January 15, 2020

The performance of MySQL databases is an essential factor in the optimal operation of your server. Make sure you are avoiding the common pitfalls concerning MySQL queries and system setup.

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