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www.it-ebooks.infoCHAPTER 25 • INTRODUCING MYSQLSummaryFrom internal project to global competitor, MySQL has indeed come a very long way since its inception.This chapter offered a brief overview of this climb to stardom, detailing MySQL’s history, progress, andfuture. A few of the thousands of successful user stories were also presented, highlighting the use ofMySQL at organizations having global reach and impact.In the following chapters, you’ll become further acquainted with many MySQL basic topics,including the installation and configuration process, the many MySQL clients, table structures, andMySQL’s security features. If you’re new to MySQL, this material will prove invaluable for getting up tospeed regarding the basic features and behavior of this powerful database server. If you’re already quitefamiliar with MySQL, consider browsing the material nonetheless; at the very least, it should serve as ahelpful reference.485