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MySQL Temporary Tables
Temporary tables in MySQL are a special feature that allows users to store and manipulate temporary data within a specific session, thereby simplifying complex queries. It is a fast and convenient way to handle data without cluttering the database or...
John Fuller · 05 April · 1
How to Remove Duplicate Rows in MySQL
Can it happen that the data stored in databases include identical records? Yes, it happens frequently. However, having duplicate records in databases is a scenario that should be avoided. Duplicates pose an ongoing risk to the data consistency and th...
John Fuller · 12 April · 1
dbForge Tools as an Alternative to Redgate’s MySQL Comparison Products
In MySQL databases, efficient data comparison and synchronization are pivotal components for successful development and management. In light of this, Redgate's products – MySQL Compare, MySQL Data Compare, and MySQL Comparison Bundle, – h...
John Fuller · 17 January · 6
How to import JSON to MySQL or MariaDB
Importing data from various sources is a crucial aspect of working with databases, especially when it's required to keep and analyze information retrieved from NoSQL systems like MongoDB or other analytical tools in JSON. Many storage systems employ...
John Fuller · 31 January · 2
MySQL UPSERT: Comprehensive Examples and Use Cases
Storing data in databases inherently requires regular updates. This process involves adding new data and replacing outdated information. While numerous challenges are associated with updating data in databases, this article will concentrate on a spec...
John Fuller · 03 January · 7
How to import Google Sheets to MySQL or MariaDB
Effective data export and import form the backbone of robust database management. Whether you are creating regular backups for data security or facilitating seamless database migration to a new server, the import process plays a pivotal role. Additio...
John Fuller · 07 March · 1
Migrate MySQL Database to Any Target: How to Do It Quick and Easy
How unnerving is it to migrate a MySQL database to another location? If you did it before, how does it feel after the migration? Is it like you were dropped in a war-torn place? Explosions here and there? Guns blazing? With all the screaming, trauma...
John Fuller · 01 February · 1
How to Show Indexes in MySQL Tables & Database
Managing data from small or large databases is a daily task of database administrators and developers. Frequently, they need to search for specific data processing thousands of rows. This can be complicated with large databases and may lead to potent...
John Fuller · 09 April · 1
Export MySQL data to CSV: Comprehensive tutorial & best practices
CSV is one of the most versatile data formats that is widely used to exchange structured data between different applications. The convenience of CSV lies in simplicity. CSV files contain plain text that can be opened by any text editing app, such as...
John Fuller · 25 March · 1
How to Easily Convert Your MS Access Data to MySQL
Microsoft Access is a relational system for managing databases that is used to create small-scale databases for a single user or small teams. MySQL is a robust open-source relational database management system for more extensive data volumes and web...
John Fuller · 18 January · 1
How to import text files to MySQL/MariaDB databases
Data import is one of the basic yet important operations in database management. What you need here is a selection of formats to choose from, flexible settings for each format, and a handy GUI tool that will help you make the process smooth and effic...
John Fuller · 18 March · 1
How to Add, Show, and Drop MySQL Foreign Keys
What is a foreign key in MySQL? We’ll start with the definition. A foreign key is a column or a group of columns that allow cross-referencing related data across tables in a database. A foreign key relationship comprises a parent table (that c...
John Fuller · 4 days ago · 1
Connect to RDS MySQL 101: Your Easy Guide on How to Banish Glitches
Have you ever been stuck in MySQL connectivity chaos? Wondering how to connect to RDS MySQL without summoning gremlins? Fret not – you’re not alone. In the realm of database setup, glitches can be as stubborn as a cat refusing to leave a...
John Fuller · 15 March · 1
What’s New in MySQL 8.3: Feature Overview
The latest version of MySQL Server, 8.3, has been available as a General Availability (GA) release for a while. And in case you have missed it, here is a brief recap of the newly available features and enhancements alongside some deprecated and remov...
John Fuller · 05 March · 1
Detailed comparison of phpMyAdmin and dbForge Studio for MySQL
phpMyAdmin is one of those go-to solutions that are always guaranteed to make it to nearly every list of top database tools dealing with the management and administration of MySQL and MariaDB databases. It is free, well-documented, and while limited...
John Fuller · 1 week ago · 1
Best alternative to SQLyog
SQLyog and dbForge Studio for MySQL are both viable solutions for database developers and administrators, with lots of nifty features hidden under clean user interfaces. But where SQLyog is a solid mid-tier player, dbForge Studio takes the art of dat...
John Fuller · 03 April · 1