Expert MySQL

The MySQL database remains one of the hottest open source technologies today, with users flocking by the millions to MySQL.com to download the latest version. As the database has evolved into a product capable of competing with proprietary counterparts such as Oracle and IBM DB2, MySQL has attracted the attention of large scale corporate users who require a high-powered blend of features and performance. Expert MySQL is the first book to delve deep into the MySQL architecture, showing users how to truly make the most of the database through tasks such as the creation of custom storage handlers, optimization of MySQL's query execution, and use of the embedded server product. This book will appeal to any user interested in deploying MySQL in truly high-traffic environments and in situations requiring minimal resource allocation.