Trends, Tips and Insights on Digital Learning and Certification
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Oracle Certification
October 3, 2019
Follow the Shift to Oracle MySQL
Who uses MySQL? Many well-known companies, including Facebook, Bank of America, United Nations, Caterpillar, F5 Networks, Eli Lilly, and more.
In fact, MySQL is the most trusted and widely used open-source database platform in use today. Ten out of the ten most popular websites in the world rely on MySQL and it continues to gain popularity.
According to an article by InfoWorld, "By any measure, MySQL is one of the most popular database management systems. More enterprises are shifting to MySQL (and other open-source databases) as a database solution in their production environments."
MySQL 8.0 builds on this momentum by delivering improvements to help DBAs and developers create and deploy web, embedded, mobile, and Cloud/SaaS/PaaS/DBaas applications on the latest generation of development frameworks and hardware platforms.
Highlights of MySQL 8.0
- MySQL Document Store
- Transactional Data Dictionary
- SQL Roles
- Default to uft8mb4
- Common Table Expressions
- Window Functions
How to Learn MySQL
Oracle University offers in-depth MySQL training. Learn how advanced features and management tools can help you achieve the highest levels of MySQL scalability, security, and reliability in your database management system.
MySQL Training for Database Administrators and Developers
To learn more about how database administrators can master complex features and functions, explore MySQL Database Administration Training.
Developers who need to design and implement applications that make use of MySQL should consider MySQL Developer Training to learn the ins and outs of data design, querying, and programming.
MySQL Certifications Validate Skills and Boost Earning Potential
Once you've taken training and are up to speed, consider earning a MySQL Certification at the Oracle Certified Associate or Oracle Certified Expert level. Prove your expertise to managers and peers, boost your earning potential, and master complex features and functions that will increase database performance.
Consider a MySQL Learning Subscription for On-Demand Learning
What to expect from the MySQL Learning Subscription:
- Learn 24/7 for one full year
- Get the most out of your MySQL installations
- Oracle's MySQL experts, consultants, engineers, and support technicians deliver video-based training
- Includes one attempt to take the MySQL Database Administrator and Developer Certification exams, at no additional charge, during the subscription period
Take Advantage of the User Group Champions Discount
If you're a User Group member, take advantage of the User Group Champion discount program.
