Documentation

Calulate the size of a MySQL script using pythonl

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 15:05:22 -0800

Uninstalling MySQL on OSX

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 11:17:10 -0700

To uninstall MySQL on OSX you must shut down the server using “mysqladmin shutdown” and then erase its directory and the packages in the /Library/Receipts directory (these will prevent reinstallation if you do not remove them)


cd /usr/local
sudo rm mysql
sudo rm -rf mysql-full-directory-name

cd /Library/Receipts
sudo rm -rf mysql*
sudo rm -rf MySQL*

This will eradicate mysql

Jeremy Zawodny's Optimizing MySQL

Thu, 16 Jun 2005 14:52:04 -0700

Slideshow on how to optimize MySQL for scalable applications. Everything from application design to hardware tuning.

MySQL Gotchas

Mon, 13 Jun 2005 20:39:58 -0700

Lots of little gotchas in MySQL you have to watch out for.

Brian Aker's presentation on replication and clustering

Wed, 08 Jun 2005 15:59:04 -0700

Brian is a key engineer with MySQL and he recently did a slide presenation on replication and clustering.

MySQL Reference Manual

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 17:36:52 -0700

The MySQL Reference Manual available online via mysql.com (also downloadable) is probably the best place to start when looking for answers to your MySQL questions. In addition to walkthroughs and tutorials, it contains all of the details, tips, and suggestions you will probably look for to run your database server(s).

Working with Monty

Tue, 31 May 2005 19:28:48 -0700

A little known fact is that, if you want to work with Monty (Michael) Widenius , a founder of MySQL, face to face, it helps to enjoy Vodka mixed with liquified Salmiaki (see http://www.geocities.com/pelastusvene/pages/food.html) as well as know what you're talking about when it comes to databases.

Interesting Things to Know About MySQL

Tue, 31 May 2005 14:58:27 -0700

Many really good tips for users of MySQL

MySQL Cheat Sheet

Tue, 31 May 2005 13:55:32 -0700

"The MySQL cheat sheet is designed to act as a reminder and reference sheet, listing useful information about MySQL. " - ILoveJackDaniels Blog The cheat sheet includes PHP functions for calling MySQL as well.

Faqts MySQL FAQ

Thu, 26 May 2005 12:56:16 -0700