After taking this course, the learner will be able to use the principles of database design, including normalization and use of forms. They will also be able to use MySQL to create relational databases, and perform searches on those databases.
Objectives:
Normalize a database into First, Second and Third Normal Forms
Create and populate a database in MySQL
Search a database using joins, groupings, and FULLTEXT searches
Change the search engine type of a table
Create indexes to improve the ability to search a database
Topics:
Normalization, keys, and relationships
First Normal Form
Second Normal Form
Third Normal Form
Creating and populating the database
Performing joins
Grouping selected results
Creating indexes
Using different table types
Performing basic FULLTEXT searches
Performing Boolean FULLTEXT searches
Optimizing the database
Technical Requirements:
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Adobe Flash Player 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.
