Database Design, Tools, and Techniques Using MySQL

Database Design, Tools, and Techniques Using MySQL
Course Objectives:
• Understand the fundamentals of database design.
• Learn to use MySQL for creating and managing databases.
• Develop skills to write efficient SQL queries.
• Gain proficiency in database normalization techniques.
• Explore advanced MySQL features and tools.
Introduction to Databases
• Definition and purpose of databases
• Types of databases
• Overview of database management systems (DBMS)
• Relational databases vs. non-relational databases
Fundamentals of Database Design
• Importance of database design
• Database development life cycle
• Requirements analysis and gathering
• Conceptual design using Entity-Relationship (ER) models
MySQL Basics
• Introduction to MySQL
• MySQL installation and configuration
• Overview of MySQL Workbench
• Basic MySQL commands
SQL for Data Definition
• Data types in MySQL
• Creating and managing databases
• Creating, altering, and dropping tables
• Understanding primary keys and foreign keys
SQL for Data Manipulation
• Inserting data into tables
• Updating and deleting data
• Retrieving data using SELECT queries
• Filtering and sorting data
Database Normalization
• Understanding normalization and its importance
• Normal forms: 1NF, 2NF, 3NF, BCNF
• Practical examples of normalization
• Denormalization and its uses
Advanced SQL Queries
• Using joins: inner, outer, left, right
• Subqueries and nested queries
• Using aggregate functions
• Grouping data with GROUP BY and HAVING
Indexing and Performance Tuning
• Importance of indexing
• Creating and managing indexes
• Query optimization techniques
• Analyzing query performance with EXPLAIN
Database Security and Backup
• Importance of database security
• User management and privileges
• Implementing data encryption
• Backup and recovery techniques
Stored Procedures and Triggers
• Introduction to stored procedures
• Creating and using stored procedures
• Understanding triggers
• Creating and managing triggers
Working with Views
• Definition and purpose of views
• Creating and managing views
• Using views for security and simplicity
• Updating data through views
Practical Projects and Case Studies
• Designing a database for a real-world application
• Implementing the database in MySQL
• Writing and optimizing complex queries
• Presenting the database project
Tools and Best Practices
• Overview of MySQL administration tools
• Database design tools and their usage
• Best practices in database design and implementation
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

Methodology
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities
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DATE:
1ST BATCH: 25th – 28th Feb, 2025
2ND BATCH: 5th – 8th Aug, 2025