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manual.texi SHOW KEYS updated, NEWS updated


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  SHOW KEYS updated, NEWS updated
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...@@ -268,7 +268,7 @@ System-specific Issues ...@@ -268,7 +268,7 @@ System-specific Issues
* HP-UX 10.20:: HP-UX 10.20 notes * HP-UX 10.20:: HP-UX 10.20 notes
* HP-UX 11.x:: HP-UX 11.x notes * HP-UX 11.x:: HP-UX 11.x notes
* Mac OS X:: Mac OS X notes * Mac OS X:: Mac OS X notes
* BEOS:: * BEOS::
Linux Notes (All Linux Versions) Linux Notes (All Linux Versions)
...@@ -279,7 +279,7 @@ Linux Notes (All Linux Versions) ...@@ -279,7 +279,7 @@ Linux Notes (All Linux Versions)
* Linux-Alpha:: Linux-Alpha notes * Linux-Alpha:: Linux-Alpha notes
* MKLinux:: MkLinux notes * MKLinux:: MkLinux notes
* Qube2:: Qube2 Linux notes * Qube2:: Qube2 Linux notes
* Linux-Ia64:: * Linux-Ia64::
BSD/OS Notes BSD/OS Notes
...@@ -456,13 +456,13 @@ Functions for Use in @code{SELECT} and @code{WHERE} Clauses ...@@ -456,13 +456,13 @@ Functions for Use in @code{SELECT} and @code{WHERE} Clauses
@code{SHOW} Syntax (Get Information About Tables, Columns,...) @code{SHOW} Syntax (Get Information About Tables, Columns,...)
* SHOW DATABASE INFO:: * SHOW DATABASE INFO::
* SHOW TABLE STATUS:: * SHOW TABLE STATUS::
* SHOW STATUS:: * SHOW STATUS::
* SHOW VARIABLES:: * SHOW VARIABLES::
* SHOW PROCESSLIST:: * SHOW PROCESSLIST::
* SHOW GRANTS:: * SHOW GRANTS::
* SHOW CREATE TABLE:: * SHOW CREATE TABLE::
MySQL Table Types MySQL Table Types
...@@ -485,12 +485,12 @@ MyISAM Table Formats ...@@ -485,12 +485,12 @@ MyISAM Table Formats
BDB or Berkeley_db Tables BDB or Berkeley_db Tables
* BDB overview:: * BDB overview::
* BDB install:: * BDB install::
* BDB start:: * BDB start::
* BDB characteristic:: * BDB characteristic::
* BDB TODO:: * BDB TODO::
* BDB errors:: * BDB errors::
MySQL Tutorial MySQL Tutorial
...@@ -509,7 +509,7 @@ Examples of Common Queries ...@@ -509,7 +509,7 @@ Examples of Common Queries
* example-Maximum-row:: The row holding the maximum of a certain column * example-Maximum-row:: The row holding the maximum of a certain column
* example-Maximum-column-group:: Maximum of column per group * example-Maximum-column-group:: Maximum of column per group
* example-Maximum-column-group-row:: The rows holding the group-wise maximum of a certain field * example-Maximum-column-group-row:: The rows holding the group-wise maximum of a certain field
* example-user-variables:: * example-user-variables::
* example-Foreign keys:: Using foreign keys * example-Foreign keys:: Using foreign keys
Creating and Using a Database Creating and Using a Database
...@@ -593,7 +593,7 @@ Speed of queries that access or update data ...@@ -593,7 +593,7 @@ Speed of queries that access or update data
* Estimating performance:: Estimating query performance * Estimating performance:: Estimating query performance
* SELECT speed:: Speed of @code{SELECT} queries * SELECT speed:: Speed of @code{SELECT} queries
* Where optimizations:: How MySQL optimizes @code{WHERE} clauses * Where optimizations:: How MySQL optimizes @code{WHERE} clauses
* DISTINCT optimization:: * DISTINCT optimization::
* LEFT JOIN optimization:: How MySQL optimizes @code{LEFT JOIN} * LEFT JOIN optimization:: How MySQL optimizes @code{LEFT JOIN}
* LIMIT optimization:: How MySQL optimizes @code{LIMIT} * LIMIT optimization:: How MySQL optimizes @code{LIMIT}
* Insert speed:: Speed of @code{INSERT} queries * Insert speed:: Speed of @code{INSERT} queries
...@@ -603,7 +603,7 @@ Speed of queries that access or update data ...@@ -603,7 +603,7 @@ Speed of queries that access or update data
MySQL Utilites MySQL Utilites
* Programs:: What do the executables do? * Programs:: What do the executables do?
* safe_mysqld:: * safe_mysqld::
* mysql:: The command line tool * mysql:: The command line tool
* mysqladmin:: Administering a @strong{MySQL} server * mysqladmin:: Administering a @strong{MySQL} server
* mysqldump:: Dumping the structure and data from @strong{MySQL} databases and tables * mysqldump:: Dumping the structure and data from @strong{MySQL} databases and tables
...@@ -626,10 +626,10 @@ Using @code{myisamchk} for table maintenance and crash recovery ...@@ -626,10 +626,10 @@ Using @code{myisamchk} for table maintenance and crash recovery
@code{myisamchk} invocation syntax @code{myisamchk} invocation syntax
* myisamchk general options:: * myisamchk general options::
* myisamchk check options:: * myisamchk check options::
* myisamchk repair options:: * myisamchk repair options::
* myisamchk other options:: * myisamchk other options::
Using @code{myisamchk} for crash recovery Using @code{myisamchk} for crash recovery
...@@ -702,7 +702,7 @@ Some common errors when using MySQL ...@@ -702,7 +702,7 @@ Some common errors when using MySQL
* Packet too large:: @code{Packet too large} error * Packet too large:: @code{Packet too large} error
* Communication errors:: Communication errors / Aborted connection * Communication errors:: Communication errors / Aborted connection
* Full table:: @code{The table is full} error * Full table:: @code{The table is full} error
* Cannot create:: * Cannot create::
* Commands out of sync:: @code{Commands out of sync} error in client * Commands out of sync:: @code{Commands out of sync} error in client
* Ignoring user:: @code{Ignoring user} error * Ignoring user:: @code{Ignoring user} error
* Cannot find table:: @code{Table 'xxx' doesn't exist} error * Cannot find table:: @code{Table 'xxx' doesn't exist} error
...@@ -712,7 +712,7 @@ Solving some common problems with MySQL ...@@ -712,7 +712,7 @@ Solving some common problems with MySQL
* Log Replication:: Database replication with update log * Log Replication:: Database replication with update log
* Backup:: Database backups * Backup:: Database backups
* Update log:: The update log * Update log:: The update log
* Binary log:: * Binary log::
* Slow query log:: Log of slow queries * Slow query log:: Log of slow queries
* Multiple servers:: Running multiple @strong{MySQL} servers on the same machine * Multiple servers:: Running multiple @strong{MySQL} servers on the same machine
...@@ -818,8 +818,8 @@ MySQL internals ...@@ -818,8 +818,8 @@ MySQL internals
Credits Credits
* Developers:: * Developers::
* Contributors:: * Contributors::
MySQL change history MySQL change history
...@@ -974,7 +974,7 @@ Comments on porting to other systems ...@@ -974,7 +974,7 @@ Comments on porting to other systems
* Debugging server:: Debugging a @strong{MySQL} server * Debugging server:: Debugging a @strong{MySQL} server
* Debugging client:: Debugging a @strong{MySQL} client * Debugging client:: Debugging a @strong{MySQL} client
* The DBUG package:: The DBUG package * The DBUG package:: The DBUG package
* Locking methods:: * Locking methods::
* RTS-threads:: Comments about RTS threads * RTS-threads:: Comments about RTS threads
* Thread packages:: Differences between different thread packages * Thread packages:: Differences between different thread packages
...@@ -1675,7 +1675,7 @@ they are, how they work, when to use them, and how to optimize ...@@ -1675,7 +1675,7 @@ they are, how they work, when to use them, and how to optimize
them. It retains the clarity and humor of the Primer, but includes them. It retains the clarity and humor of the Primer, but includes
expanded comparisons to Win32 and OS/2 implementations. Code examples expanded comparisons to Win32 and OS/2 implementations. Code examples
tested on all of the major UNIX platforms are featured along with tested on all of the major UNIX platforms are featured along with
detailed explanations of how and why they use threads. detailed explanations of how and why they use threads.
@* @*
@emph{Programming the PERL DBI: Database Programming with PERL} @emph{Programming the PERL DBI: Database Programming with PERL}
...@@ -1696,20 +1696,20 @@ architecture of DBI and shows you how to write DBI-based programs. For ...@@ -1696,20 +1696,20 @@ architecture of DBI and shows you how to write DBI-based programs. For
the experienced DBI dabbler, this book explains DBI's nuances and the the experienced DBI dabbler, this book explains DBI's nuances and the
peculiarities of each individual DBD. peculiarities of each individual DBD.
The book includes: The book includes:
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item @item
An introduction to DBI and its design An introduction to DBI and its design
@item @item
How to construct queries and bind parameters How to construct queries and bind parameters
@item @item
Working with database, driver, and statement handles Working with database, driver, and statement handles
@item @item
Debugging techniques Debugging techniques
@item @item
Coverage of each existing DBD Coverage of each existing DBD
@item @item
A complete reference to DBI A complete reference to DBI
@end itemize @end itemize
@* @*
...@@ -2308,7 +2308,7 @@ MySQL-Databases, creating of new DBs and tables, editing etc. ...@@ -2308,7 +2308,7 @@ MySQL-Databases, creating of new DBs and tables, editing etc.
@item @uref{http://www.scibit.com/Products/Software/Utils/Mascon.asp, @item @uref{http://www.scibit.com/Products/Software/Utils/Mascon.asp,
Mascon home page}. Mascon home page}.
Mascon is a powerful Win32 GUI for the administering MySQL server databases. Mascon is a powerful Win32 GUI for the administering MySQL server databases.
@end itemize @end itemize
@subheading Distributions that Include MySQL @subheading Distributions that Include MySQL
...@@ -5901,12 +5901,12 @@ system-specific sections later in this chapter. ...@@ -5901,12 +5901,12 @@ system-specific sections later in this chapter.
@node Installing source tree, Compilation problems, Installing source, Installing @node Installing source tree, Compilation problems, Installing source, Installing
@section Installing from development source tree @section Installing from development source tree
@strong{CAUTION:} You should only read this section if you are @strong{CAUTION:} You should only read this section if you are
interested in helping us test our new code. If you just want to get interested in helping us test our new code. If you just want to get
@strong{MySQL} up and running on your system, you should use either @strong{MySQL} up and running on your system, you should use either
source or binary distribution. source or binary distribution.
Below are the instructions to obtain our most recent development Below are the instructions to obtain our most recent development
source tree: source tree:
@itemize @itemize
...@@ -5915,52 +5915,52 @@ Download @strong{BitKeeper} from @uref{http://www.bitmover.com/cgi-bin/download. ...@@ -5915,52 +5915,52 @@ Download @strong{BitKeeper} from @uref{http://www.bitmover.com/cgi-bin/download.
@item @item
Follow the instructions to install it. Follow the instructions to install it.
@item @item
Once @strong{BitKeeper} is installed, Once @strong{BitKeeper} is installed,
@code{bk clone bk://work.mysql.com:7000 mysql} - the initial download @code{bk clone bk://work.mysql.com:7000 mysql} - the initial download
may take a while, depending on the speed of your connection. may take a while, depending on the speed of your connection.
@item @item
@code{cd mysql; bk -r edit; aclocal; autoheader; autoconf; @code{cd mysql; bk -r edit; aclocal; autoheader; autoconf;
automake; ./configure} with your favorite options, and then automake; ./configure} with your favorite options, and then
@code{ make}. @code{ make}.
You will need GNU autoconf/automake, libtool, and m4 to do this. You will need GNU autoconf/automake, libtool, and m4 to do this.
We have a We have a
collection of our standard configure scripts in the @code{BUILD/} collection of our standard configure scripts in the @code{BUILD/}
subdirectory - if you are lazy, you can do subdirectory - if you are lazy, you can do
@code{BUILD/compile-pentium-debug} . It will actually work on a lot of @code{BUILD/compile-pentium-debug} . It will actually work on a lot of
non-x86 machines despite its name. non-x86 machines despite its name.
@item @item
Once the build is done, @code{make install}. Be careful with this on Once the build is done, @code{make install}. Be careful with this on
a production machine - this may overwrite your live release binary. We a production machine - this may overwrite your live release binary. We
recommend that if you have another installation of @strong{MySQL} that recommend that if you have another installation of @strong{MySQL} that
you @code{./configure} with different values for @code{prefix}, you @code{./configure} with different values for @code{prefix},
@code{tcp-port}, and @code{unix-socket-path}. @code{tcp-port}, and @code{unix-socket-path}.
@item @item
Play hard with your new installation and try to make the new features Play hard with your new installation and try to make the new features
crash. Report bugs to @email{bugs@@lists.mysql.com}. As always, make crash. Report bugs to @email{bugs@@lists.mysql.com}. As always, make
sure you have a full test case for the bug that we can run. sure you have a full test case for the bug that we can run.
@item @item
If you have gotten to the @code{make} stage and it does not compile, If you have gotten to the @code{make} stage and it does not compile,
please report it to @email{bugs@@lists.mysql.com}. If you have please report it to @email{bugs@@lists.mysql.com}. If you have
installed the update version of the required GNU tools, and they crash installed the update version of the required GNU tools, and they crash
trying to process our configuration files, please report it also. However, trying to process our configuration files, please report it also. However,
if you execute @code{aclocal} and get @code{command not found}, or a if you execute @code{aclocal} and get @code{command not found}, or a
similar problem, do not report it - make sure all the needed tools are similar problem, do not report it - make sure all the needed tools are
installed and your @code{PATH} variable is set correctly. installed and your @code{PATH} variable is set correctly.
@item @item
After the initial @code{bk clone}, do @code{bk pull} to get the updates. After the initial @code{bk clone}, do @code{bk pull} to get the updates.
@item @item
You can examine change history of the tree with all the diffs with You can examine change history of the tree with all the diffs with
@code{bk sccstool}. If you see some funny diffs or code that you have a @code{bk sccstool}. If you see some funny diffs or code that you have a
question about, do not hesitate and e-mail question about, do not hesitate and e-mail
@email{internals@@lists.mysql.com}. Also if you think you have a @email{internals@@lists.mysql.com}. Also if you think you have a
better idea on how to do something, send an email to the same place better idea on how to do something, send an email to the same place
with a patch - @code{bk diffs} will produce a patch for you after you with a patch - @code{bk diffs} will produce a patch for you after you
have made changes to the source. If you do not have the time to code have made changes to the source. If you do not have the time to code
your idea, just send a description. your idea, just send a description.
@item @item
@strong{BitKeeper} has a nice help utility - @code{bk helptool}. @strong{BitKeeper} has a nice help utility - @code{bk helptool}.
@end itemize @end itemize
@cindex compiling, problems @cindex compiling, problems
@cindex problems, compiling @cindex problems, compiling
...@@ -6542,7 +6542,7 @@ distribution. ...@@ -6542,7 +6542,7 @@ distribution.
* HP-UX 10.20:: HP-UX 10.20 notes * HP-UX 10.20:: HP-UX 10.20 notes
* HP-UX 11.x:: HP-UX 11.x notes * HP-UX 11.x:: HP-UX 11.x notes
* Mac OS X:: Mac OS X notes * Mac OS X:: Mac OS X notes
* BEOS:: * BEOS::
@end menu @end menu
...@@ -6986,7 +6986,7 @@ CC=fcc CFLAGS="-O -K fast -K lib -K omitfp -Kpreex -D_GNU_SOURCE -DCONST=const - ...@@ -6986,7 +6986,7 @@ CC=fcc CFLAGS="-O -K fast -K lib -K omitfp -Kpreex -D_GNU_SOURCE -DCONST=const -
* Linux-Alpha:: Linux-Alpha notes * Linux-Alpha:: Linux-Alpha notes
* MKLinux:: MkLinux notes * MKLinux:: MkLinux notes
* Qube2:: Qube2 Linux notes * Qube2:: Qube2 Linux notes
* Linux-Ia64:: * Linux-Ia64::
@end menu @end menu
@node Linux-x86, Linux-RedHat50, Linux, Linux @node Linux-x86, Linux-RedHat50, Linux, Linux
...@@ -11045,9 +11045,9 @@ When you connect to a @strong{MySQL} server, you normally should use a ...@@ -11045,9 +11045,9 @@ When you connect to a @strong{MySQL} server, you normally should use a
password. The password is not transmitted in clear text over the password. The password is not transmitted in clear text over the
connection, however the encryption algorithm is not very strong, and connection, however the encryption algorithm is not very strong, and
with some effort a clever attacker can crack the password if he is able with some effort a clever attacker can crack the password if he is able
to sniff the traffic between the client and the server. If the to sniff the traffic between the client and the server. If the
connection between the client and the server goes through an untrusted connection between the client and the server goes through an untrusted
network, you should use an @strong{SSH} tunnel to encrypt the network, you should use an @strong{SSH} tunnel to encrypt the
communication. communication.
All other information is transferred as text that can be read by anyone All other information is transferred as text that can be read by anyone
...@@ -19864,13 +19864,13 @@ and @samp{_} wild-card characters. ...@@ -19864,13 +19864,13 @@ and @samp{_} wild-card characters.
@findex SHOW INDEX @findex SHOW INDEX
@findex SHOW KEYS @findex SHOW KEYS
@menu @menu
* SHOW DATABASE INFO:: * SHOW DATABASE INFO::
* SHOW TABLE STATUS:: * SHOW TABLE STATUS::
* SHOW STATUS:: * SHOW STATUS::
* SHOW VARIABLES:: * SHOW VARIABLES::
* SHOW PROCESSLIST:: * SHOW PROCESSLIST::
* SHOW GRANTS:: * SHOW GRANTS::
* SHOW CREATE TABLE:: * SHOW CREATE TABLE::
@end menu @end menu
@cindex displaying, information, @code{SHOW} @cindex displaying, information, @code{SHOW}
...@@ -19927,6 +19927,8 @@ are returned: ...@@ -19927,6 +19927,8 @@ are returned:
This is updated by running @code{isamchk -a}. This is updated by running @code{isamchk -a}.
@item @code{Sub_part} @tab Number of indexed characters if the column is @item @code{Sub_part} @tab Number of indexed characters if the column is
only partly indexed. @code{NULL} if the entire key is indexed. only partly indexed. @code{NULL} if the entire key is indexed.
@item @code{Comment} @tab Various remarks.
For now, it tells whether index is FULLTEXT or not.
@end multitable @end multitable
@cindex displaying, table status @cindex displaying, table status
...@@ -22416,12 +22418,12 @@ SUM_OVER_ALL_KEYS(max_length_of_key + sizeof(char*) * 2) ...@@ -22416,12 +22418,12 @@ SUM_OVER_ALL_KEYS(max_length_of_key + sizeof(char*) * 2)
@section BDB or Berkeley_db Tables @section BDB or Berkeley_db Tables
@menu @menu
* BDB overview:: * BDB overview::
* BDB install:: * BDB install::
* BDB start:: * BDB start::
* BDB characteristic:: * BDB characteristic::
* BDB TODO:: * BDB TODO::
* BDB errors:: * BDB errors::
@end menu @end menu
@node BDB overview, BDB install, BDB, BDB @node BDB overview, BDB install, BDB, BDB
...@@ -22586,7 +22588,7 @@ error file: ...@@ -22586,7 +22588,7 @@ error file:
@example @example
001119 23:43:56 bdb: Missing log fileid entry 001119 23:43:56 bdb: Missing log fileid entry
001119 23:43:56 bdb: txn_abort: Log undo failed for LSN: 1 3644744: Invalid 001119 23:43:56 bdb: txn_abort: Log undo failed for LSN: 1 3644744: Invalid
@end example @end example
This is not fatal but we don't recommend that you delete tables if you are This is not fatal but we don't recommend that you delete tables if you are
...@@ -22986,7 +22988,7 @@ SELECT * FROM shop ...@@ -22986,7 +22988,7 @@ SELECT * FROM shop
* example-Maximum-row:: The row holding the maximum of a certain column * example-Maximum-row:: The row holding the maximum of a certain column
* example-Maximum-column-group:: Maximum of column per group * example-Maximum-column-group:: Maximum of column per group
* example-Maximum-column-group-row:: The rows holding the group-wise maximum of a certain field * example-Maximum-column-group-row:: The rows holding the group-wise maximum of a certain field
* example-user-variables:: * example-user-variables::
* example-Foreign keys:: Using foreign keys * example-Foreign keys:: Using foreign keys
@end menu @end menu
...@@ -23257,7 +23259,7 @@ OR field2_index = '1' ...@@ -23257,7 +23259,7 @@ OR field2_index = '1'
@end example @end example
The reason is that we haven't yet had time to come up with an efficient The reason is that we haven't yet had time to come up with an efficient
way to handle this in the general case. (The @code{AND} handling is, way to handle this in the general case. (The @code{AND} handling is,
in comparison, now completely general and works very well). in comparison, now completely general and works very well).
For the moment you can solve this very efficently by using a For the moment you can solve this very efficently by using a
...@@ -24558,7 +24560,7 @@ mysql> SELECT p1.name, p1.sex, p2.name, p2.sex, p1.species ...@@ -24558,7 +24560,7 @@ mysql> SELECT p1.name, p1.sex, p2.name, p2.sex, p1.species
+--------+------+--------+------+---------+ +--------+------+--------+------+---------+
@end example @end example
In this query, we specify aliases for the table name in order In this query, we specify aliases for the table name in order
to refer to the columns and keep straight which instance of the table to refer to the columns and keep straight which instance of the table
each column reference is associated with. each column reference is associated with.
...@@ -25636,8 +25638,8 @@ command line. (Slave) ...@@ -25636,8 +25638,8 @@ command line. (Slave)
@tab Only available starting in Version 3.23.28. Lists the binary logs on the master. You should use this command @tab Only available starting in Version 3.23.28. Lists the binary logs on the master. You should use this command
prior to @code{PURGE MASTER LOGS TO} to find out how far you should go. prior to @code{PURGE MASTER LOGS TO} to find out how far you should go.
@item @code{PURGE MASTER LOGS TO 'logname'} @item @code{PURGE MASTER LOGS TO 'logname'}
@tab Available starting in Version 3.23.28. Deletes all the @tab Available starting in Version 3.23.28. Deletes all the
replication logs that are listed in the log replication logs that are listed in the log
index as being prior to the specified log, and removed them from the index as being prior to the specified log, and removed them from the
log index, so that the given log now becomes first. Example: log index, so that the given log now becomes first. Example:
...@@ -25646,7 +25648,7 @@ log index, so that the given log now becomes first. Example: ...@@ -25646,7 +25648,7 @@ log index, so that the given log now becomes first. Example:
PURGE MASTER LOGS TO 'mysql-bin.010' PURGE MASTER LOGS TO 'mysql-bin.010'
@end example @end example
This command will do nothing and fail with an error This command will do nothing and fail with an error
if you have an active slave that if you have an active slave that
is currently reading one of the logs you are trying to delete. However, is currently reading one of the logs you are trying to delete. However,
if you have a dormant slave, and happen to purge one of the logs it if you have a dormant slave, and happen to purge one of the logs it
...@@ -25655,10 +25657,10 @@ The command is safe to run while slaves are replicating - you do not ...@@ -25655,10 +25657,10 @@ The command is safe to run while slaves are replicating - you do not
need to stop them. need to stop them.
You must first check all the slaves with @code{SHOW SLAVE STATUS} to You must first check all the slaves with @code{SHOW SLAVE STATUS} to
see which log they are on, then do a listing of the logs on the see which log they are on, then do a listing of the logs on the
master with @code{SHOW MASTER LOGS}, find the earliest log among all master with @code{SHOW MASTER LOGS}, find the earliest log among all
the slaves (if all the slaves are up to date, this will be the the slaves (if all the slaves are up to date, this will be the
last log on the list), backup all the logs you are about to delete last log on the list), backup all the logs you are about to delete
(optional) and purge up to the target log. (optional) and purge up to the target log.
@end multitable @end multitable
...@@ -25701,11 +25703,11 @@ connects from the same slave ...@@ -25701,11 +25703,11 @@ connects from the same slave
@strong{Q}: How do I rotate replication logs? @strong{Q}: How do I rotate replication logs?
@strong{A}: In Version 3.23.28 you should use @code{PURGE MASTER LOGS TO} @strong{A}: In Version 3.23.28 you should use @code{PURGE MASTER LOGS TO}
command after determining which logs can be deleted, and optionally command after determining which logs can be deleted, and optionally
backing them up first. In earlier versions the process is much more backing them up first. In earlier versions the process is much more
painful, and cannot be safely done without stopping all the slaves in painful, and cannot be safely done without stopping all the slaves in
the case that you plan to re-use log names . the case that you plan to re-use log names .
You will need to stop the slave threads, edit the binary log index You will need to stop the slave threads, edit the binary log index
file, delete all the old logs, restart the master, start slave threads, file, delete all the old logs, restart the master, start slave threads,
and then remove the old log files. and then remove the old log files.
...@@ -26140,7 +26142,7 @@ other things). @xref{Symbolic links}. ...@@ -26140,7 +26142,7 @@ other things). @xref{Symbolic links}.
@cindex striping, defined @cindex striping, defined
@item Striping @item Striping
Striping means that you have many disks and put the first block on the Striping means that you have many disks and put the first block on the
first disk, the second block on the second disk, and the Nth on the first disk, the second block on the second disk, and the Nth on the
(N mod number_of_disks) disk, and so on. This means if your normal data (N mod number_of_disks) disk, and so on. This means if your normal data
size is less than the stripe size (or perfectly aligned) you will get size is less than the stripe size (or perfectly aligned) you will get
much better performance. Note that striping is very dependent on the OS much better performance. Note that striping is very dependent on the OS
...@@ -27005,7 +27007,7 @@ great tool to find out if this is a problem with your query. ...@@ -27005,7 +27007,7 @@ great tool to find out if this is a problem with your query.
* Estimating performance:: Estimating query performance * Estimating performance:: Estimating query performance
* SELECT speed:: Speed of @code{SELECT} queries * SELECT speed:: Speed of @code{SELECT} queries
* Where optimizations:: How MySQL optimizes @code{WHERE} clauses * Where optimizations:: How MySQL optimizes @code{WHERE} clauses
* DISTINCT optimization:: * DISTINCT optimization::
* LEFT JOIN optimization:: How MySQL optimizes @code{LEFT JOIN} * LEFT JOIN optimization:: How MySQL optimizes @code{LEFT JOIN}
* LIMIT optimization:: How MySQL optimizes @code{LIMIT} * LIMIT optimization:: How MySQL optimizes @code{LIMIT}
* Insert speed:: Speed of @code{INSERT} queries * Insert speed:: Speed of @code{INSERT} queries
...@@ -27868,7 +27870,7 @@ We are also experimenting with Intel-Linux to be able to get more CPU ...@@ -27868,7 +27870,7 @@ We are also experimenting with Intel-Linux to be able to get more CPU
power cheaper. Now that we have the binary portable database format (new power cheaper. Now that we have the binary portable database format (new
in Version 3.23), we will start to use this for some parts of the application. in Version 3.23), we will start to use this for some parts of the application.
Our initial feelings are that Linux will perform much better on Our initial feelings are that Linux will perform much better on
low-to-medium load and Solaris will perform better when you start to get a low-to-medium load and Solaris will perform better when you start to get a
high load because of extreme disk IO, but we don't yet have anything high load because of extreme disk IO, but we don't yet have anything
conclusive about this. After some discussion with a Linux Kernel conclusive about this. After some discussion with a Linux Kernel
...@@ -27952,7 +27954,7 @@ How big a @code{VARCHAR} column can be ...@@ -27952,7 +27954,7 @@ How big a @code{VARCHAR} column can be
@menu @menu
* Programs:: What do the executables do? * Programs:: What do the executables do?
* safe_mysqld:: * safe_mysqld::
* mysql:: The command line tool * mysql:: The command line tool
* mysqladmin:: Administering a @strong{MySQL} server * mysqladmin:: Administering a @strong{MySQL} server
* mysqldump:: Dumping the structure and data from @strong{MySQL} databases and tables * mysqldump:: Dumping the structure and data from @strong{MySQL} databases and tables
...@@ -29445,10 +29447,10 @@ isamchk --silent /path/to/datadir/*/*.ISM ...@@ -29445,10 +29447,10 @@ isamchk --silent /path/to/datadir/*/*.ISM
@code{myisamchk} supports the following options. @code{myisamchk} supports the following options.
@menu @menu
* myisamchk general options:: * myisamchk general options::
* myisamchk check options:: * myisamchk check options::
* myisamchk repair options:: * myisamchk repair options::
* myisamchk other options:: * myisamchk other options::
@end menu @end menu
Note that if you get an error like: Note that if you get an error like:
...@@ -31020,7 +31022,7 @@ SELECT ... FROM ... WHERE ... PROCEDURE ANALYSE([max elements,[max memory]]) ...@@ -31020,7 +31022,7 @@ SELECT ... FROM ... WHERE ... PROCEDURE ANALYSE([max elements,[max memory]])
@node Writing a procedure, , procedure analyse, Adding procedures @node Writing a procedure, , procedure analyse, Adding procedures
@section Writing a Procedure @section Writing a Procedure
For the moment, the only documentation for this is the source. For the moment, the only documentation for this is the source.
You can find all information about procedures by examining the following files: You can find all information about procedures by examining the following files:
...@@ -31898,7 +31900,7 @@ an error that is related to your particular system libraries). ...@@ -31898,7 +31900,7 @@ an error that is related to your particular system libraries).
If you have a problem with tables with dynamic-length rows and you are If you have a problem with tables with dynamic-length rows and you are
not using @code{BLOB/TEXT} columns (but only @code{VARCHAR} columns), you not using @code{BLOB/TEXT} columns (but only @code{VARCHAR} columns), you
can try to change all @code{VARCHAR} to @code{CHAR} with @code{ALTER can try to change all @code{VARCHAR} to @code{CHAR} with @code{ALTER
TABLE}. This will force @strong{MySQL} to use fixed-size rows. TABLE}. This will force @strong{MySQL} to use fixed-size rows.
Fixed-size rows take a little extra space, but are much more tolerant to Fixed-size rows take a little extra space, but are much more tolerant to
corruption! corruption!
...@@ -31987,7 +31989,7 @@ sure that no other programs are using the dynamic libraries! ...@@ -31987,7 +31989,7 @@ sure that no other programs are using the dynamic libraries!
* Packet too large:: @code{Packet too large} error * Packet too large:: @code{Packet too large} error
* Communication errors:: Communication errors / Aborted connection * Communication errors:: Communication errors / Aborted connection
* Full table:: @code{The table is full} error * Full table:: @code{The table is full} error
* Cannot create:: * Cannot create::
* Commands out of sync:: @code{Commands out of sync} error in client * Commands out of sync:: @code{Commands out of sync} error in client
* Ignoring user:: @code{Ignoring user} error * Ignoring user:: @code{Ignoring user} error
* Cannot find table:: @code{Table 'xxx' doesn't exist} error * Cannot find table:: @code{Table 'xxx' doesn't exist} error
...@@ -32107,7 +32109,7 @@ shell> ./configure --with-unix-socket-path=/path/to/socket ...@@ -32107,7 +32109,7 @@ shell> ./configure --with-unix-socket-path=/path/to/socket
You can also start @code{safe_mysqld} with the You can also start @code{safe_mysqld} with the
@code{--socket=/path/to/socket} option and set the environment variable @code{--socket=/path/to/socket} option and set the environment variable
@code{MYSQL_UNIX_PORT} to the socket pathname before starting your @code{MYSQL_UNIX_PORT} to the socket pathname before starting your
@strong{MySQL} clients. @strong{MySQL} clients.
@item You have started the @code{mysqld} server with @item You have started the @code{mysqld} server with
the @code{--socket=/path/to/socket} option. If you change the socket the @code{--socket=/path/to/socket} option. If you change the socket
pathname for the server, you must also notify the @strong{MySQL} clients pathname for the server, you must also notify the @strong{MySQL} clients
...@@ -33038,7 +33040,7 @@ simple rename should get your data back. ...@@ -33038,7 +33040,7 @@ simple rename should get your data back.
@cindex changing, column order @cindex changing, column order
@cindex tables, changing column order @cindex tables, changing column order
@node Change column order, , ALTER TABLE problems, Problems @node Change column order, , ALTER TABLE problems, Problems
@Section How To Change the Order of Columns in a Table @section How To Change the Order of Columns in a Table
The whole point of SQL is to abstract the application from the data The whole point of SQL is to abstract the application from the data
storage format. You should always specify the order in which you wish to storage format. You should always specify the order in which you wish to
...@@ -33086,7 +33088,7 @@ Drop or rename @code{old_table}. ...@@ -33086,7 +33088,7 @@ Drop or rename @code{old_table}.
* Log Replication:: Database replication with update log * Log Replication:: Database replication with update log
* Backup:: Database backups * Backup:: Database backups
* Update log:: The update log * Update log:: The update log
* Binary log:: * Binary log::
* Slow query log:: Log of slow queries * Slow query log:: Log of slow queries
* Multiple servers:: Running multiple @strong{MySQL} servers on the same machine * Multiple servers:: Running multiple @strong{MySQL} servers on the same machine
@end menu @end menu
...@@ -33629,7 +33631,7 @@ or more of the following bits set: ...@@ -33629,7 +33631,7 @@ or more of the following bits set:
@item @code{UNSIGNED_FLAG} @tab Field has the @code{UNSIGNED} attribute @item @code{UNSIGNED_FLAG} @tab Field has the @code{UNSIGNED} attribute
@item @code{ZEROFILL_FLAG} @tab Field has the @code{ZEROFILL} attribute @item @code{ZEROFILL_FLAG} @tab Field has the @code{ZEROFILL} attribute
@item @code{BINARY_FLAG} @tab Field has the @code{BINARY} attribute @item @code{BINARY_FLAG} @tab Field has the @code{BINARY} attribute
@item @code{AUTO_INCREMENT_FLAG} @tab Field has the @code{AUTO_INCREMENT} @item @code{AUTO_INCREMENT_FLAG} @tab Field has the @code{AUTO_INCREMENT}
attribute attribute
@item @code{ENUM_FLAG} @tab Field is an @code{ENUM} (deprecated) @item @code{ENUM_FLAG} @tab Field is an @code{ENUM} (deprecated)
@item @code{BLOB_FLAG} @tab Field is a @code{BLOB} or @code{TEXT} (deprecated) @item @code{BLOB_FLAG} @tab Field is a @code{BLOB} or @code{TEXT} (deprecated)
...@@ -36173,7 +36175,7 @@ adding @code{-lm} to the end of the compile/link line. ...@@ -36173,7 +36175,7 @@ adding @code{-lm} to the end of the compile/link line.
@node Thread-safe clients, , C API linking problems, C API functions @node Thread-safe clients, , C API linking problems, C API functions
@subsection How to Make a Thread-safe Client @subsection How to Make a Thread-safe Client
The client library is almost thread safe. The biggest problem is The client library is almost thread safe. The biggest problem is
that the subroutines in @file{net.c} that read from sockets are not that the subroutines in @file{net.c} that read from sockets are not
interrupt safe. This was done with the thought that you might want to interrupt safe. This was done with the thought that you might want to
have your own alarm that can break a long read to a server. If you have your own alarm that can break a long read to a server. If you
...@@ -36625,7 +36627,7 @@ append mode and output for @emph{all} traced handles is written to that ...@@ -36625,7 +36627,7 @@ append mode and output for @emph{all} traced handles is written to that
file. Example: file. Example:
@example @example
DBI->trace(2); # trace everything DBI->trace(2); # trace everything
DBI->trace(2,"/tmp/dbi.out"); # trace everything to DBI->trace(2,"/tmp/dbi.out"); # trace everything to
# /tmp/dbi.out # /tmp/dbi.out
$dth->trace(2); # trace this database handle $dth->trace(2); # trace this database handle
$sth->trace(2); # trace this statement handle $sth->trace(2); # trace this statement handle
...@@ -38141,7 +38143,7 @@ With source code. By Matthias Fichtner. ...@@ -38141,7 +38143,7 @@ With source code. By Matthias Fichtner.
A library to use @strong{MySQL} with Delphi} A library to use @strong{MySQL} with Delphi}
@item @uref{http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/2064/mysql.html, Delphi TDataset-component} @item @uref{http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/2064/mysql.html, Delphi TDataset-component}
@item @item
@item @uref{http://www.mysql.com/Downloads/Contrib/Win32/SBMySQL50Share.exe, Delphi 5 Shareware MySQL Dataset Components} @item @uref{http://www.mysql.com/Downloads/Contrib/Win32/SBMySQL50Share.exe, Delphi 5 Shareware MySQL Dataset Components}
@end itemize @end itemize
...@@ -38688,8 +38690,8 @@ The following persons have helped us make MySQL what it's today ...@@ -38688,8 +38690,8 @@ The following persons have helped us make MySQL what it's today
@cindex developers, list of @cindex developers, list of
@menu @menu
* Developers:: * Developers::
* Contributors:: * Contributors::
@end menu @end menu
@node Developers, Contributors, Credits, Credits @node Developers, Contributors, Credits, Credits
...@@ -38732,7 +38734,7 @@ Most of crash-me and the foundation for the @strong{MySQL} benchmarks. ...@@ -38732,7 +38734,7 @@ Most of crash-me and the foundation for the @strong{MySQL} benchmarks.
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item @item
Coordinator and initial main writer of the @strong{Reference Manual}, Coordinator and initial main writer of the @strong{Reference Manual},
including enhancements to @code{texi2html}. including enhancements to @code{texi2html}.
@item @item
Automatic website updating from the manual. Automatic website updating from the manual.
@item @item
...@@ -39159,8 +39161,10 @@ though, so Version 3.23 is not released as a stable version yet. ...@@ -39159,8 +39161,10 @@ though, so Version 3.23 is not released as a stable version yet.
@appendixsubsec Changes in release 3.23.29 @appendixsubsec Changes in release 3.23.29
@itemize @bullet @itemize @bullet
@item @item
@code{SHOW KEYS} now shows whether key is FULLTEXT or not.
@item
Added new script, mysql-multi.server.sh. Thanks to Added new script, mysql-multi.server.sh. Thanks to
Tim Bunce <Tim.Bunce@ig.co.uk> for modifying mysql.server to Tim Bunce @email{Tim.Bunce@@ig.co.uk} for modifying mysql.server to
easily handle hosts running many mysqlds. easily handle hosts running many mysqlds.
@item @item
safe_mysqld, mysql.server and mysql_install_db have been modified safe_mysqld, mysql.server and mysql_install_db have been modified
...@@ -39171,6 +39175,8 @@ made more consistent with how mysqld handles them by default. ...@@ -39171,6 +39175,8 @@ made more consistent with how mysqld handles them by default.
Automatically remove Berkeley DB transaction logs that are no longer in Automatically remove Berkeley DB transaction logs that are no longer in
use. use.
@item @item
Fixed bug with several FULLTEXT indexes in one table.
@item
Added a warning if number of rows changes on @code{REPAIR}/@code{OPTIMIZE}. Added a warning if number of rows changes on @code{REPAIR}/@code{OPTIMIZE}.
@item @item
Applied patches for OS2 by @code{Yuri Dario}. Applied patches for OS2 by @code{Yuri Dario}.
...@@ -39183,6 +39189,9 @@ that @code{mysql_install_db} core dumped on some Linux machines. ...@@ -39183,6 +39189,9 @@ that @code{mysql_install_db} core dumped on some Linux machines.
@item @item
Changed @code{mi_create()} to use less stack. Changed @code{mi_create()} to use less stack.
@item @item
Fixed bug with optimizer trying to over-optimize MATCH when used
with UNIQUE key.
@item
Changed crash-me and the MySQL benchmarks to also work with FrontBase. Changed crash-me and the MySQL benchmarks to also work with FrontBase.
@item @item
Allow @code{RESTRICT} and @code{CASCADE} after @code{DROP TABLE} to make Allow @code{RESTRICT} and @code{CASCADE} after @code{DROP TABLE} to make
...@@ -39291,7 +39300,7 @@ Fixed an overflow bug in the client code when using overly long database names. ...@@ -39291,7 +39300,7 @@ Fixed an overflow bug in the client code when using overly long database names.
@code{mysql_connect()} now aborts on Linux if the server doesn't answer in @code{mysql_connect()} now aborts on Linux if the server doesn't answer in
@code{timeout} seconds. @code{timeout} seconds.
@item @item
@code{SLAVE START} did not work if you started with @code{SLAVE START} did not work if you started with
@code{--skip-slave-start} and had not explicitly run @code{CHANGE @code{--skip-slave-start} and had not explicitly run @code{CHANGE
MASTER TO}. MASTER TO}.
@item @item
...@@ -39316,7 +39325,7 @@ a temporary table. ...@@ -39316,7 +39325,7 @@ a temporary table.
@code{CHANGE MASTER TO} without specifying @code{MASTER_LOG_POS} would @code{CHANGE MASTER TO} without specifying @code{MASTER_LOG_POS} would
set it to 0 instead of 4 and hit the magic number in the master binlog. set it to 0 instead of 4 and hit the magic number in the master binlog.
@item @item
@code{ALTER TABLE ... ORDER BY ...} syntax added. This will create the @code{ALTER TABLE ... ORDER BY ...} syntax added. This will create the
new table with the rows in a specific order. new table with the rows in a specific order.
@end itemize @end itemize
...@@ -44172,7 +44181,7 @@ will ensure that your thread installation has even a remote chance to work! ...@@ -44172,7 +44181,7 @@ will ensure that your thread installation has even a remote chance to work!
* Debugging server:: Debugging a @strong{MySQL} server * Debugging server:: Debugging a @strong{MySQL} server
* Debugging client:: Debugging a @strong{MySQL} client * Debugging client:: Debugging a @strong{MySQL} client
* The DBUG package:: The DBUG package * The DBUG package:: The DBUG package
* Locking methods:: * Locking methods::
* RTS-threads:: Comments about RTS threads * RTS-threads:: Comments about RTS threads
* Thread packages:: Differences between different thread packages * Thread packages:: Differences between different thread packages
@end menu @end menu
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