Greetings,

    Hello all! Could somebody advise me on whether MYSQL can start routine jobs or tasks on its own? Like housekeeping or daily assigned routines and how?



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js_newbie,
I am not sure about your question, but you might be referring to Stored Routines which is a new feature on MySQL version 5.0.
I is an umbrella term for the combination of stored procedures and stored functions. This allows you to save a set sequence of code in the MySQL server then call that sequence as needed.
It is a like batch file or a storage of sql programs in your server.
hope this helps,
jm

Thanks jmaronilla,

     Thanks again for your hints and I would like to know more on this!

i) Will stored procedure be able to make database fields checking automatically and whether the task will be submitted itself like daily batch job?

ii) How can I enable this if my version is (3.xx.xx). I think it will be hard to upgrade my current version as those relating header and binary files have been bundled with other applications together. I cannot predict the results if I upgrade the MYSQL version.

Could you suggest me some ways on this? Many thanks



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js_newbie,
my answer your questions are as follows:
i) when we talk about stored procedures which is on your mdbs (Management DataBase System software - is the database program like
mysql/mssql/oracle/sybase etc.. in you computer) server when you run
it or call it (execute) it will do the job. when you want to check first the data being entered before inserting the field value in your database i suggest 2 ways (especially in a web environment):
1) use javascript to validate values entered on the client side.
2) use php/asp/jsp/vbscript to validate on the server side.
using one of the two lessen your load to your database program.

ii) i don't how it will work for you, but trying will add to your job knowlege, and if you do back up first your current system in place and try restoring it so when ever your beta version of system
crashes you will know what to do.
good luck,
jm

Thanks Jm,

    Thanks very much for your replies. I'll try it on my machine.



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