Designing a comprehensive syllabus for a MySQL database course for Database Administrators (DBAs) requires covering various aspects of database management and administration. Below is a detailed syllabus that includes both fundamental concepts and practical skills necessary for a DBA
MySQL Database Administration
Course Duration: 12 weeks (adjustable based on your requirements)
Prerequisites: – Basic understanding of databases – Familiarity with SQL – Experience with Linux/Unix command line (recommended but not mandatory)
Week 1: Introduction to Databases and MySQL
- Introduction to Databases and DBMS
- Overview of MySQL
- Installation and configuration of MySQL Server
- MySQL command-line interface (CLI)
Week 2: Introduction to Databases and MySQL
- Understanding MySQL Data Types
- Creating and Managing Databases and Tables
- Basic SQL Queries
Week 3: MySQL Architecture and Configuration
- MySQL Storage Engines (InnoDB, MyISAM, etc.)
- Configuring MySQL Server (my.cnf)
- User and Privilege Management
Week 4: MySQL Architecture and Configuration
- MySQL Server Performance Tuning
- Monitoring Tools (MySQL Workbench, Performance Schema, etc.)
- Backups and Recovery Strategies
Week 5: Data Modeling and Indexing
- Data Modeling Concepts
- Normalization and Denormalization
- Indexing Strategies
Week 6: Data Modeling and Indexing
- Creating Indexes
- Query Optimization and Execution Plans
- Stored Procedures and Functions
Week 7: High Availability and Replication
- Introduction to High Availability (HA)
- Clustering and Load Balancing
- MySQL Replication
Week 8: High Availability and Replication
- Setting up Master-Slave Replication
- Master-Master Replication
- Failover and Data Consistency
Week 9: Security and Authentication
- Securing the MySQL Server
- User Authentication Mechanisms
- Access Control and Permissions
Week 10: Security and Authentication
- Data Encryption and SSL
- Audit Logging and Compliance
- Database Security Best Practices
Week 11: Backup, Recovery, and Advanced Topics
- Backup and Restore Strategies
- Implementing Point-in-Time Recovery
- MySQL Performance Optimization
Week 12: Backup, Recovery, and Advanced Topics
- Troubleshooting Common Issues
- Advanced MySQL Features (Partitioning, Full-Text Search, etc.)
- Course Review and Final Exam
Assessments
- Weekly quizzes to test knowledge of the material covered.
- Hands-on lab assignments where students configure, manage, and optimize MySQL servers.
- Group projects for advanced topics like replication and high availability.
- A final exam covering all course materials.