MySQL Tools

Rename table operations are common. When business situations and business requirements change, it becomes necessary to change the name of tables in MySQL databases. This article will explore various methods of renaming MySQL tables and essential related issues.

Read on to learn about how to connect PHP with a MySQL database using different methods, including mysqli, PDO, and dbForge for MySQL.

Cloud-based database hosting seems to be an extremely viable solution for modern apps. After all, the entire management-and-maintenance thing is relegated to the hosting provider, scalability is not an issue, and you are free to focus on product development as you see fit.

One of the standout features of dbForge Studio is its ability to import data from various sources, including ODBC data. This significantly expands your capabilities, both for direct conversion of data stored on different platforms and for the convenient development of database-related objects such as ETL procedures, reports, and more.

You can connect to MySQL Server using MySQL Client (the command-line utility) and GUI tools. This article will review each method in detail.

In this guide, we are going to walk you through the process of transferring a database from a local machine or a traditional server to AWS with the help of the command line as well as with a convenient GUI - dbForge Studio for MySQL.

MySQL is an extremely popular open-source RDMS, and it is widely used by millions of companies and professionals. In this article, you will learn how to check the current MySQL version, and how to update it if necessary.

Throughout the second and third quarters of 2024, the Devart team achieved multiple awards for the dbForge product line, winning gold and silver for the DBTA Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 nominations, as well as getting badges from Crozdesk, Sourceforge, G2, and SoftwareSuggest listings.  Let's check them out.

The article gives a deep insight into how to restore MySQL database from a backup file using the mysqldump utility and third-party backup and restore tools, such as dbForge Studio for MySQL, MySQL Workbench, and phpMyAdmin.

In this article, we will address questions such as the purpose of query logging in MySQL, why it is important, how to enable and configure it, and more. You’ll find a detailed guide on how to use mysqldumpslow to analyze slow query logs, along with tips on harnessing convenient GUI tools like dbForge Studio for MySQL to your advantage.