Category: MySQL
MySQL Blog Archives, by Peter Whyte (SQL Server Database Admin). Includes MySQL posts from a SQL Server DBA’s perspective!
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Why Use WHERE 1=2 in SQL
In a previous blog post, I explained why WHERE 1=1 is often used in SQL queries. This time, let’s discuss WHERE 1=2 — or any condition that results in a FALSE value, such as WHERE 1=9. Essentially, the point is to use a condition that is guaranteed to…
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Why use WHERE 1=1 in SQL Queries
A common SQL question is, why would anyone use WHERE 1=1 in their queries? And what does it do? The WHERE 1=1 condition means WHERE TRUE. It returns the same query result as it would without the WHERE Clause. There is no impact on query execution time. This…
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Creating a Linked Server with a MySQL Database
This is my 3rd Linked Server demo post, and this time it’s to a MySQL database. Noteworthy weblinks: > My Linked Server Blog Posts > Microsoft Docs – Linked Servers Here is a simple diagram of the setup in this post. The above was setup similar to what’s…
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How to Create MySQL Databases & Tables
Setting up MySQL databases and tables is a foundational skill for database administrators and developers. Whether you’re using Windows, Linux, or a cloud environment, this guide is aimed to help you create databases and tables in MySQL. Topics covered: > Create a MySQL Database> The USE DATABASE Command>…
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How to Install MySQL on a Windows Computer
Installing MySQL on a Windows computer is a straightforward process, however selecting the right options is key for a smooth setup. This is a simple how to for installing MySQL Community Server and MySQL Workbench on Windows. I recommend you walk through this yourself if learning MySQL and…
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