The Database Design Process

Designing a database properly is crucial to developing a strong and efficient information system. Proper planning and design not safeguards against a broad range of problems.
A poorly designed database can cause data to become inaccurate and unreliable. Performance can also take a hit and the database may not function properly.  A properly designed database is [...]

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How to Create a Table in SQL

Writing a create table statement in SQL is very straighforward. However, before you can create a table, you need to make sure you have already created your database.
The following is a statement that would create a table named products:
// products table
create table products (
productID varchar(20),
title varchar(100),
description mediumtext,
vendor varchar(100),
domain varchar(100),
media varchar(255),
catalog varchar(200)
);
Each create table statement in [...]

How to copy one mysql database to another on the same server

At the SSH Unix / Linux prompt type:
mysqldump -u username -p databasename | mysql -u username -p database
You will be prompted to enter each database password.
the first mysql database will be copied to the 2nd mysql database.
Make sure you have already set up the database name and username and password before you attempt this.

how to import a mysql database table from the SSH prompt

From the Linux shell prompt via SSH type:
/usr/bin/mysql –user=schoolco_scott –password=scott08 –database=schoolco_schoolco –table=temp_image < /home/schoolco/public_html/image.sql

Running MySQL on a shared web hosting account

In order to run MYSQL from the command line on your web server, you need SSL enabled for your account.
With a shared web hosting account, you do not have root access, so you will need to contact your host to make sure they can enable SSL. It will probably be Jailed SSL.
If you do not [...]

How to use MySQLDump to backup a database

log into MySQL
$ mysqldump -u username -p databasename > database.sql
You will be prompted for your mysql password.  Your database will be backed up to the file named database.sql. Note you can name the database file anything you choose.

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