Don't be afraid of using your chosen database's command-line client. I might as well say this up front: I don't like using GUI (aka non-command-line or graphical) tools with my databases. This is ...

When running non-interactive MySQL commands one may submit MySQL credentials on the command line (we'll share with you a better option after the break), e.g.: mysql --password=secret --user=username ...

For database administrators (DBAs), keeping databases running at peak performance can be a little like spinning plates: It takes agility, concentration, quick reactions, a cool head, and an occasional ...