Course Description

Prepare to pass exam: MySQL 8.0 Database Administrator

An Oracle Certified Professional, MySQL 8.0 Database Administrator credential acknowledges that the candidate has the required knowledge of the MySQL architecture and possesses the skills to install and configure MySQL database. This certification shows that the professional has the required skills to monitor, maintain, and secure MySQL databases. It also demonstrates the mastery of the professional on how to optimize query performance, implement backup and recovery strategies, and implement high availability techniques.

To prepare for the MySQL 8.0 Database Administrator exam, focus on mastering key topics such as installation, configuration, and upgrade processes. Gain a solid understanding of database security, backup and recovery strategies, and performance tuning techniques. Familiarize yourself with MySQL’s new features, including JSON data types and window functions, to ensure you're up to date. Hands-on practice with real database scenarios will enhance your skills and confidence. Utilize official Oracle resources, study guides, and practice exams to gauge your readiness and reinforce your learning.

Additionally, joining online forums and study groups can provide valuable insights and tips from fellow candidates. Regularly reviewing your knowledge through practice tests will help identify areas needing improvement, ensuring a comprehensive preparation for the exam.

Exam topics covered

Architecture

• Configure client connections to the server
  
• Understand how MySQL stores data
• Understand how InnoDB stores data and logs
• Configure buffers and caches
• Understand and use the Data Dictionary

Server Installation and Configuration

• Install and use the MySQL server and client programs
  
• Identify the files and folders created during installation
• Start and stop MySQL
• Upgrade MySQL
• Configure MySQL by using options and option files
• Configure MySQL variables
• Launch multiple MySQL servers on the same host

Security

• Create user accounts and roles
  
• Use authentication plug-ins
• Control user and role permissions
• Recognize common security risks
• Secure MySQL server connections
• Provide password and login security
• Secure the MySQL host environment
• Prevent SQL injection attacks
• Encrypt MySQL data
• Configure MySQL Enterprise Firewall

Monitoring and Maintenance

• Configure and view MySQL log files
  
• Monitor MySQL processes and status
• Configure MySQL Enterprise Audit
• Use MySQL Enterprise Monitor to view activity in MySQL
• Monitor database growth and explain capacity planning
• Troubleshoot problems with locked resources

Query Optimization

• Examine how MySQL optimizes queries
  
• Analyze queries with MySQL Enterprise Monitor
• Create indexes to improve server performance
• Monitor and understand index statistics

Backups and Recovery

• Distinguish between the different types of backup
  
• Implement a backup strategy
• Backup and restore data with MySQL Enterprise Backup
• Use mysqldump and mysqlpump to perform logical backups
• Explain when and how to use raw file backups
• Back up the binary log

High Availability Techniques

• Explain how replication provides high availability and scalability
  
• Configure replication
• Explain the role of the binary log in replication
• Configure multisource replication
• Explain the role of replication threads
• Monitor and troubleshoot replication
• Describe MySQL InnoDB cluster and Group Replication
• Configure a MySQL InnoDB cluster
• Perform an InnoDB cluster recovery