ADMINISTRATIVE COMMANDS M ySQL includes a variety of administrative commands for managing tables, processes, users, and various server components. MYSQL COMMAND REFERENCE B OPTIMIZE TABLE The OPTIMIZE TABLE command sorts a table's index files and reclaims any space used by deleted rows. To use this command, specify the table name. Example: OPTIMIZE TABLE address; CHECK TABLE The CHECK TABLE command checks a table for errors. Specify a table name and optionally one or more of the keywords QUICK, FAST, CHANGED, MEDIUM, or EXTENDED. Example: CHECK TABLE address; REPAIR TABLE The REPAIR TABLE command attempts to repair a damaged table. You can optionally specify the keywords QUICK for a fast scan or EXTENDED for a more thorough scan. ANALYZE TABLE The ANALYZE TABLE command analyzes a table's content and configures its keys for use in future queries. To use this command, specify the table name. FLUSH HOSTS The FLUSH HOSTS command clears the host cache tables MySQL uses to manage access by users from remote hosts. This allows access by users who were previously blocked due to connection errors. FLUSH LOGS This command closes and reopens the MySQL log files. It is useful if you have changed logging settings or if you are backing up or deleting old data in the log files. FLUSH PRIVILEGES This command reloads the MySQL grant tables, used to control access by users. This is useful if you have made changes to the tables manually. FLUSH QUERY CACHE This command arranges MySQL's cache of queries in memory to conserve memory. Use the command RESET QUERY CACHE to clear this cache completely. FLUSH TABLES This command closes and reopens all MySQL tables, and clears the query cache. FLUSH STATUS This command resets most of the status variables that are shown with the SHOW STATUS command. These variables are also cleared each time you start the MySQL server. KILL This command stops a thread on the MySQL server. Specify the process ID number, available from the output of SHOW PROCESSLIST. Example: KILL 3931; GRANT The GRANT command grants one or more privileges to a user of the MySQL server. If the user does not already exist, it is created. Specify the privileges to grant, the database and table names, the TO keyword followed by the username, and the IDENTIFIED BY keywords followed by a password. Example: GRANT ALL ON testdb.quotes TO fred IDENTIFIED BY 'password'; REVOKE The REVOKE command takes away one or more privileges from a user of the MySQL server. Specify the privileges to revoke, the FROM keyword, and the username. Example: REVOKE ALL ON testdb.quotes FROM fred; 267 6516922 AppB.F 9/26/02 11:41 AM Page 267 M ySQL includes a number of utilities that can be used from the command prompt on a UNIX or Windows system. These are described in the following sections. COMMAND-LINE UTILITIES This command starts the MySQL monitor, a command-line interface that enables you to enter MySQL commands and view their results. COMMAND DESCRIPTION -? Display a complete list of options -D Select a database to use -h Specify the host (server name or IP address) -p Specify the password to access the server -P Specify the TCP/IP port number for the server -u Specify a username for the server -V Display server version number After you are in the MySQL monitor, you can type any MySQL command. The monitor also supports a number of special commands: COMMAND DESCRIPTION \c Clears the current command \e Edits the command in a text editor \g Executes the current command \G Executes the current command and displays a vertical result \h Displays a list of commands and their descriptions \p Displays the current command \q Exits the MySQL monitor \r Attempts to reconnect to the server \s Displays MySQL status information \ Executes MySQL commands from a specified file MYSQL APPENDIX The mysqladmin utility runs from a client machine and supports a number of different commands for managing the MySQL server. Type mysqladmin followed by the command name. Example: mysqladmin extended-status MYSQLADMIN COMMAND DESCRIPTION create Create a database drop Drop a database ping Check whether the server is running status Display basic status information extended-status Display a detailed status report processlist Show a list of the current MySQL server processes COMMAND DESCRIPTION kill Stop one or more server processes variables List MySQL variables and their values version Display the MySQL server version number shutdown Shut down the MySQL server password Change the password for the current MySQL user 268 6516922 AppB.F 9/26/02 11:41 AM Page 268 MYSQL COMMAND REFERENCE B 269 OPTION DESCRIPTION -A or all-databases Includes all databases on the server -C or compress Attempts to compress data -B or databases Backs up multiple databases —help Displays a complete list of options -f or force Ignores MySQL errors To use mysqldump, specify a database and a list of tables on the command line. If you do not specify tables, the entire database is included in the dump. OPTION DESCRIPTION -h or host Specifies the server hostname for the MySQL server -u or user Specifies the MySQL username -p or password Specifies the password -t or no-create-info Writes data only, no table structure Example: mysqldump -uuser -ppassword testdb address >backup.sql MYSQLDUMP The mysqldump utility dumps the contents of a table or an entire database to the screen, and you can redirect its output to a file. This command creates a file of SQL commands to re-create the table. The myisamchk utility checks MyISAM tables for errors and optionally attempts to repair any problems found. This utility works directly on the MySQL data files, and should be used while the server is not running or no users are accessing the tables being checked. Example: myisamchk –r /var/mysql/data/testdb/address The following table describes some of the most useful command-line options for the myisamchk utility. OPTION DESCRIPTION -e Extended check: slow but more thorough -m Medium check: faster than extended -F Fast check: only checks improperly closed tables -C Checks only tables changed since the last check -i Displays information about the table while checking -f Automatically repairs the table if any errors are detected -r Recover: attempts to repair table and recover data -o Safe recover: uses a slower and safer recovery method -q Quick recover: checks index files only -w Waits until no clients are locking the table before checking MYISAMCHK 6516922 AppB.F 9/26/02 11:41 AM Page 269 WHAT'S ON THE CD-ROM 270 APPENDIX T he CD-ROM included in this book contains many useful files and programs. Before installing any of the programs on the disc, make sure that you do not already have a newer version of the program already installed on your computer. For information on installing different versions of the same program, contact the program's manufacturer. For the latest and greatest information, please refer to the ReadMe file located at the root level of the CD-ROM. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS To use the contents of the CD-ROM, your computer must have the following hardware and software: • A PC with a Pentium or faster processor • Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, or XP; or Linux or UNIX. MySQL can also be compiled on other systems, such as Mac OSX. • At least 128MB of physical RAM installed on your computer • A double-speed (8x) or faster CD-ROM drive • A monitor capable of displaying at least 256 colors or grayscale • A network card AUTHOR'S SOURCE CODE These files include SQL files you can use to create the example tables used throughout the book as well as the sample PHP and Perl code from Chapters 12 and 13. You can browse the files directly from the CD-ROM, or you can copy them to your hard drive and use them as the basis for your own projects. To find the files on the CD-ROM, open the \Samples folder on the CD-ROM drive. To import an SQL file, use the MySQL monitor from the command line and specify the database: mysql testdb <file.sql You must create the testdb database, as described in Chapter 1, before importing any files. Chapter 1 also includes more information about the MySQL monitor. See Chapter 8 for more information about importing and exporting files. ACROBAT VERSION The CD-ROM contains an e-version of this book that you can view and search using Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can also use the hyperlinks provided in the text to access all the Web pages and Internet references in the book. You cannot print the pages or copy text from the Acrobat files. The CD-ROM includes a freeware version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. INSTALLING AND USING THE SOFTWARE For your convenience, the software titles appearing on the CD-ROM are listed alphabetically. Acrobat Reader For Windows 95/98/NT/2000 and Linux. Freeware. Adobe Acrobat Reader allows you to view the online version of this book. For more information on using Acrobat Reader, see the section "Using the E-Version of this Book" in this appendix. For more information about Acrobat Reader and Adobe Systems, see www.adobe.com. Apache For Windows and UNIX. Open source. Apache is a Web server from the Apache Software Foundation. It is used throughout the world on a large number of Web sites. It supports PHP and Perl as modules and integrates well with MySQL. You can download the latest version of Apache as well as view information, such as troubleshooting tips and FAQs, at the www.apache.org Web site. 6516922 AppC.F 9/26/02 11:41 AM Page 270 WHAT ' S ON THE CD-ROM C 271 MySQL For Windows and UNIX. GNU version. MySQL is a fast and reliable database management system. It includes powerful features that allow you to add, access, and process information stored in databases. The latest version of MySQL also features full-text searching and indexing capabilities. MySQL is free for non-commercial use. For more information about MySQL or to download server or client software, visit the www.mysql.com Web site. Perl For Windows and UNIX. Open source. Perl is a powerful scripting language with features that make it ideal for text processing and as a language for dynamic Web pages. Perl is a popular language for creating database applications and database-driven Web sites with MySQL. Perl is open source software. For more information about Perl or to download source code or binary distributions, visit the www.perl.org Web site. Perl DBI and DBD: MySQL For Windows and UNIX. GNU version. The DBI is a programmatic interface that allows the Perl language to connect to a variety of database management systems, including MySQL. It supports DBDs, or database drivers, for each database system. The MySQL DBD is also included on the CD-ROM. The DBI and the MySQL DBD are open source software. 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