
Understanding MySQL Internals - Sasha Pachev



Understanding MySQL Internals by Sasha Pachev, a former member of the MySQL Development Team, offers a comprehensive tour of MySQL 5. This manual delves into the inner workings of the database, covering data structures, convenience functions, storage engines, configuration options, and more.
The book begins with an Architecture Overview, introducing the different components of MySQL and providing steps for setting up a compilable copy of the code. It covers core server classes, communication protocol, configuration variables, thread-based request handling, storage engines, table lock manager, parser and optimizer, replication, and more.
Understanding MySQL Internals is valuable for developers, DBAs, database application programmers, IT departments, software vendors, and computer science students. It provides insights into database development and enhances comprehension of MySQL, making it a useful resource for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts.
- Author: Pachev, Sasha
- Publisher: O'Reilly Media
- Illustration: N
- Language: ENG
- Title: Understanding MySQL Internals
- Pages: 00258 (Unencrypted)
- On Sale: 2009-02-09
- SKU-13/ISBN: 9780596009571