LAMPsig - Classes: MySQL

All Together Now, a Workshop on MySQL and phpMyAdmin

nospam@example.com (David Benjamin) — Mon, 18 Jul 2005 19:00:00 -0400

The second of a series in a hands-on workshop focused on MySQL and phpMyAdmin is scheduled for this Monday, July 18 at 7:00pm.

*Date/Time:* Monday, July 18 at 7:00pm
*Location:* Caltek.net on Hoover in L.A.
*Cost:* Free
*Seating:* limited, first-come first served, and New Attendees Welcome!!
*Instructor:* David Benjamin (david_AT_peterbenjamin_(dot)_com)

The evening's goal is to gain skills with MySQL, SQL, and phpMyAdmin. This evening we will be ...

designing database tables for Graffiti (guestbook with a twist);
creating and populating tables with phpMyAdmin;
working a many-to-many relationship example;
working intermediate multi-table updates;
backing up a database.

*workshop schedule continued in further reading section.*

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All Together Now, a Workshop on MySQL and phpMyAdmin

nospam@example.com (Sharon Lake) — Mon, 11 Jul 2005 19:00:00 -0400

New! A hands-on workshop focused on MySQL and phpMyAdmin is scheduled for Monday evenings at CalTek starting this Monday, July 11 at 7:00pm.

*Date/Time:* Monday, July 11 at 7:00pm
*Location:* Caltek.net on Hoover in L.A.
*Cost:* Free
*Seating:* limited, first-come first served
*Instructor:* David Benjamin (david_AT_peterbenjamin_(dot)_com)

This will be workshop format with the goal of learning by doing. There will be brief introductions followed by "now you do it" exercises. The instructor will give individual help and share answers to the most common questions.

The evening's goal is to do a few SELECTs and a few INSERTs and UPDATEs. To make this a little more interesting, we'll use phpMyAdmin, a web-based visual tool that saves a lot of typing and syntax lookups.

*workshop schedule and additional information in further reading section.*

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LAMPsig MySQL Class :: Class #8 (The last class)

nospam@example.com (Sharon Lake) — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 19:00:00 -0400

Class #8 (the last class) of the MySQL class is scheduled for this Monday, June 27 at 7:00pm at CalTek and will cover Importing and Exporting Data Statements.

*Complete syllabus for Class #8 are continued in the further reading section.*

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LAMPsig MySQL Class :: Class #7

nospam@example.com (Sharon Lake) — Mon, 20 Jun 2005 19:00:00 -0400

Class #7 of the MySQL class is scheduled for this Monday, June 20 at 7:00pm at CalTek and will continue with the topic of database design theory and joins.

*Additional information and links to class diagrams are continued in the further reading section.*

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LAMPsig MySQL Class :: Class #6

nospam@example.com (Sharon Lake) — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 19:00:00 -0400

Class #6 of the MySQL class is scheduled for this Monday, June 13at 7:00pm at CalTek and will cover some Theory and Joins. This is a two-part class and the topic will be continued next week.

*Complete syllabus for Class #6 are continued in the further reading section.*

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LAMPsig MySQL Class :: Class #5

nospam@example.com (Sharon Lake) — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 19:00:00 -0400

Class #5 of the MySQL class is scheduled for this Monday, June 6 at 7:00pm at CalTek and will cover Insert and Replace Statements.

*Complete syllabus for Class #5 are continued in the further reading section.*

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LAMPsig MySQL Class :: Class #4

nospam@example.com (Sharon Lake) — Mon, 23 May 2005 19:00:00 -0400

Class #4 of the MySQL class is scheduled for this Monday, May 23 at 7:00pm at CalTek and will cover Select Statements, Expressions and Functions, Misc SQL.

*Complete syllabus for Class #4 are continued in the further reading section.*

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LAMPsig MySQL Class :: Class #3

nospam@example.com (Sharon Lake) — Mon, 16 May 2005 19:00:00 -0400

Class #3 of the MySQL class is scheduled for this Monday, May 16 at 7:00pm at CalTek and will cover the Storage Engines, DDL (Data Definition Language), Primary Keys, Columns Types, and Indexes.

*Complete syllabus for Class #3 are continued in the further reading section.*

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LAMPsig MySQL Class :: Class #2

nospam@example.com (Sharon Lake) — Mon, 09 May 2005 19:00:00 -0400

Class #2 of the MySQL class is scheduled for this Monday, May 9nd at 7:00pm at CalTek and will cover the various clients used to access a MySQL server.

Due to space limitations the class is now full so no more students are currently being accepted.

*Complete syllabus for Class #2 are continued in the further reading section.*

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LAMPsig MySQL Class :: Class #1

nospam@example.com (Sharon Lake) — Mon, 02 May 2005 19:00:00 -0400

Class #1 of the MySQL class is scheduled for this Monday, May 2nd at 7:00pm at CalTek. Address, directions, and parking information can be found here.

Due to space limitations the class is now full so no more students are currently being accepted.

Class #1 will cover an introduction to the class, resources available, MySQL & MySQL AB, MySQL Software and Components, and an intro in getting information about MySQL database and table information, and data directories structure.

*Complete syllabus for Class #1 are continued in the further reading section.*

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LAMPsig MySQL Class :: Optional Lab

nospam@example.com (Sharon Lake) — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 19:00:00 -0400

The optional lab for the upcoming MySQL class is scheduled for this Monday, April 25th at 7:00pm at CalTek. Address, directions, and parking information can be found here.

Due to space limitations the class is now full so no more students are currently being accepted.

This optional pre-class is designed to help bootstrap those new to databases, MySQL, or a Linux LiveCD environment. Also, if you are planning on using an alternative MySQL server this would be the place to confirm access and trouble shoot any connection or version problems.

The lab goals are continued in further reading section.

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New LAMPsig Class Announcement :: MySQL

nospam@example.com (Sharon Lake) — Fri, 15 Apr 2005 02:42:22 -0400

A new course is being organized to introduce the basic MySQL knowledge needed to pass the MySQL Core Certification Exam. The MySQL Core Certification Exam covers the knowledge needed to maintain a basic MySQL installation and use MySQL as a backend database for applications.

The class will start with an optional informal lab on Monday, April 25, 2005 that will introduce databases in general, the MySQL database specifically, and the LAMPsig/Knoppix learning CD. The MySQL class proper will start on Monday, May 2, 2005 and be conducted over 8 weekly sessions.

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