MySQL for Oracle DBAs

In this post, we will cover my top 10 things you need to know about MySQL in order to begin working with it effectively. We’ll approach these topics using Oracle as a reference point. Hopefully that way you will more readily understand something in MySQL if you already know the Oracle equivalent. Should be fun! We will cover these topics:

  • 01. Installation
  • 02. Architecture
  • 03. Connectivity
  • 04. Create Databases
  • 05. Security
  • 06. Create Objects
  • 07. Backup & Recovery
  • 08. Data Dictionary
  • 09. Troubleshooting & Support
  • 10. Common DBA Tasks