Mastering MySQL Administration

This book is your one-stop resource on MySQL database installation and server management for administrators. It covers installation, upgrades, monitoring, high availability, disaster recovery, security, and performance and troubleshooting. You will become fluent in MySQL 8.2, the latest version of the highly scalable and robust relational database system.

With a hands-on approach, the book offers step-by-step guidance on installing, upgrading, and establishing robust high availability and disaster recovery capabilities for MySQL databases. It also covers high availability with InnoDB and NDB clusters, MySQL routers and enterprise MySQL tools, along with robust security design and performance techniques. Throughout, the authors punctuate concepts with examples taken from their experience with large-scale implementations at companies such as Meta and American Airlines, anchoring this practical guide to MySQL 8.2 administration in the real world.

What YouWill Learn

• Understand MySQL architecture and best practices for administration of MySQL server
• Configure high availability, replication, disaster recovery with InnoDB and NDB engines
• Back up and restore with MySQL utilities and tools, and configure the database for zero data loss
• Troubleshoot with steps for real-world critical errors and detailed solutions

Who This Book Is For

Technical professionals, database administrators, developers, and engineers seeking to optimize MySQL databases for scale, security, and performance