Russell Dyer

Biography

Russell Dyer is a freelance writer specializing in MySQL database software and is the editor of the MySQL Knowledge Base (http://www.mysql.com/network/knowledgebase.html). He is the author of MySQL in a Nutshell (http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/mysqlian/) and has writen articles for several magazines: Dev Zone (a MySQL publication), Linux Journal, ONlamp.com, The Perl Journal, Red Hat Magazine, SysAdmin Magazine, Tech Republic, Unix Review, and XML.com. He has also finished his first novel, "In Search of Kafka". More information on Russell, along with a list of his published articles with links to them, can be found on his web site at http://russell.dyerhouse.com

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MySQL in a Nutshell
by Russell Dyer
Second Edition April 2008
$34.99 USD

MySQL in a Nutshell
by Russell Dyer
May 2005
OUT OF PRINT

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Live Backups of MySQL Using Replication
Publish Date: Jun. 16, 2005One of the difficulties with a large and active MySQL database is making clean backups without having to bring the server down. A simple method to ensure reliable backups is to set up replication for MySQL. Russell Dyer, author of MySQL in a Nutshell, walks through the process of using replication for data backups. Database Templates with MySQL
Publish Date: Mar. 18, 2004After designing a few databases for clients, you'll likely start to see design similarities. Why not exploit those patterns to create templates for further customization? Russell Dyer demonstrates how to create and customize generic MySQL table templates. Using MySQL to Stop Editing Web Pages
Publish Date: Feb. 19, 2004It's easy to build a small web site by hand, but what happens when non-techies need to make changes? Russell Dyer demonstrates how to design and build a just-simple-enough web site management system that can alleviate your pain. Upgrading a MySQL Application
Publish Date: Oct. 16, 2003Application upgrades aren't always easier. Throw in a database backend and a schema change, and you're in for a world of hurt -- unless you've planned well. Russell Dyer explores techniques for taking the pain out of upgrading database-backed applications. Simplify Your Life with Apache Virtual Hosts
Publish Date: Jul. 24, 2003Not every web site needs its own server or IP address. Apache and HTTP 1.1 both allow different sites to share a single box and a IP address. Russell Dyer explains how virtual hosts can make your life easier as a web developer and a system administrator.

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