Sorry for my approach. But I didn't mean it. I'm keen on learning things
related to linux. I need to learn mysql. But not for the sake of interview.
On May 20, 2014 4:50 PM, "Arun Khan" <[email protected]> wrote:

> On Tue, May 20, 2014 at 3:59 PM, Ravi Chandran <[email protected]>
> wrote:
> > Hi to everybody,
> > I'm seeking for a linux system admin job.  Recruiters are expecting the
> > MySQL skill. What should I learn in MySQL and how?
>
> MySQL is a relational database.  Administering MySQL or for that
> matter any database is called Database Administration or DBA for
> short.   A DBA's job is very different from that of a Linux System
> Administrator's job.   A DBA must know a fair amount of DB theory and
> it's implementations in products like MySQL.  DBA is a good career
> option, but beware, you will be in high demand cleaning up other
> people's mess.
>
> First learn about DB theory, then the specifics in MySQL.  There is
> plenty of good material on dev.MySQL.com.
>
> >  I just want to learn the
> > required skill of MySQL to satisfy the recruiters. Please give me a
> > complete guide. I'm an amateur in MySQL.
>
> IMO, your approach is incorrect.   Are you really interested in MySQL
> or learning it for the sake of getting an interview? The clueless
> recruiter may be able to get you the interview.  Believe me you will
> not get very far in the interview, if you learn to hack a few MySQL
> commands.
>
> Best,
> -- Arun Khan
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