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Creating a Database and Table in MySQL

Working with databases and tables is a foundational skill for any database administrator. This ability to create multiple databases and multiple tables within each database allows administrators to ensure that data is grouped in a logical order. In this lab, you will walk through creating and deleting databases and tables in a MySQL server.

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Path Info

Level

Intermediate

Duration

1h 0m

Published

May 10, 2019

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Log into the MySQL Database

As the cloud_user, run the following command and enter the password from the instructions (under Additonal Information) when prompted:

# mysql -u root -p
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Delete the `bad_data` Database from the MySQL Server

In the mysql prompt, run the following command:

mysql> DROP DATABASE bad_data;
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Create a Database Named `customer_info`

In the mysql prompt, run the following command:

mysql> CREATE DATABASE customer_info;
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Delete the Table `payment_info` from the `2004_data` Database

In the mysql prompt, change the database to 2004_data:

mysql> USE 2004_data;

Drop the payment_info table:

mysql> DROP TABLE payment_info;
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Create a Table Named `payment_info` in the `customer_info` Database According to the Characteristics Provided in the Instructions

Change the database to customer_info:

mysql> USE customer_info;

Create the payment_info table with the characteristics provided:

mysql> CREATE TABLE payment_info (cust_id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY, user_name VARCHAR(50) UNIQUE, card_number INT, purchase_item VARCHAR(255));

Verify that the table was created as expected:

mysql> DESCRIBE payment_info;

Exit the mysql prompt:

mysql> exit

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