MySQL Resources

MySQL is an open source, object-relational database built with speed and reliability in mind. Its large and active developer community has created many third-party applications, tools, and libraries that expand MySQL’s functionality.

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On DigitalOcean Redis Database Clusters

Cluster Notifications

Common alerts you might receive about your database cluster’s performance.

Migration Strategies

Tips on how to transition to your new database upon migration.

Official MySQL Documentation

• The MySQL documentation

• The mysql command-line client documentation

• The mysqlsh command-line client documentation

DigitalOcean Community Tutorials

• How to Manage an SQL Database

• How To Troubleshoot Issues in MySQL

• An Introduction to Queries in MySQL

• How To Import and Export Databases in MySQL or MariaDB

• How To Connect to a Managed Database on Ubuntu 18.04

• How To Install WordPress with a Managed Database on Ubuntu 18.04

• How to Set Up a Scalable Laravel 6 Application using Managed Databases and Object Storage