Other Useful Tools

Another set of tools that deserves attention is the MySQL Administrator and MySQL Query Browser. Both are open-source cross-platform (Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows) GUI applications that are distributed free of charge by MySQL AB. The MySQL Query Browser provides an excellent environment for making and refining ad-hoc queries, while the MySQL Administrator provides a digital dashboard for one or more MySQL servers that can greatly increase the productivity of both novice and experienced MySQL administrators. Visit http://mysql.com/downloads to get your copies.