MySQL GUI Administration Tools Rob Donahue Manager, Distributed Systems Development May 7th, 2001 Rob Donahue Manager, Distributed Systems Development May 7th, 2001

Overview OCLC SiteSearch includes MySQL as a replacement for mSQL. MySQL was originally developed to handle very large databases much faster than existing solutions and has been successfully used in highly demanding production environments for several years. MySQL is a client/server system that consists of a multi-threaded SQL server that supports different backends, several different client programs and libraries, administrative tools, and several programming interfaces. MySQL is open source software under the GNU public license (GPL).

Many Tools Many Tools There are literally dozens of tools available Tools are available on a variety of platforms, both graphical and command line Each tool is different in look and feel but overall features are common: –Execute SQL queries –Browse Tables –Edit structure –Import / Export –Remote administration of databases

GUI Administration Several graphical administrative tools are available: –Web-based tools –Wintel tools –Unix tools –Java Tools

Benefits of GUI Tools Easy addition and deletion of authos. Import of authorizations in many formats, such as a comma-delimited file from your OPAC. Some tools provide reports that may be useful. Many tools allow remote administration.

Web-based tools phpMyAdmin Open-Source, Freely available Allows complete web- administration of multiple databases Allows for direct entry of SQL queries. Allows batch imports into tables from delimited files. Easy to use Requires php 3.0

Wintel Tools MySQL Admin Doesn’t require installation of any drivers. Support in multiple languages (English, Croatian, Italian, French... ). User interface has MS Access look and feel. Auxiliary connection to other databases/hosts. Visual query builder. Auto logging and ing of unhandled exceptions.

Unix Tools MySQLGUI Open Source – Freely available Graphical SQL client for MySQL Available for many platforms including Windows Remote administration capabilities

Java Based Tools Fredy’s Java Admin Open-Source – Freely available Requires JDK or 1.3 Requires JDBC driver Allows for remote administration Has batch import / export ability

Summary Many free tools available on many platforms. Some even have source-code available. Graphical interface makes database administration easy. Can manipulate many databases from different servers from a central interface. MySQL ships with SiteSearch May 11, 2001.

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