How to Run a Successful SQL Database Query?
One of the most basic functions of database management is
running a SQL database query. It is essential that anybody using a
database-driven website know how to run a successful SQL database
query as well. These queries can be used for a number of reasons,
and can also make many tasks that need to be completed much easier.
If you want to know how to run a successful SQL database query,
then follow the steps below.
• The first step you will want to take is to log into the
control panel for you web host. Once you have logged into the
control panel, look for the phpMyAdmin option. Click this link to
be taken to the administration area of your databases.
• Once you have entered into the phpMyAdmin screen, the list of
SQL databases available on your server will be listed on the left
side of the screen. Find the database you want to run queries on,
and click that database. Once you have clicked the database you
want to run queries on, you will be taken to the administration
screen for that specific database.
• After you have opened the administration screen for the
specific database you want to run queries on, you will want to open
the query window. You can open the query window by clicking on the
SQL link for that database. You can find this link in two
locations, the first being in the left column of the screen. In the
middle of probably five different icons you should find one that
says SQL. The other place this will be located is in the main
window, the second tab will be labeled as SQL.
• In the SQL database screen, you will simply type your database
query in the box and click “Go.” Once you have clicked Go, your
database query will be run and any changes that need to be made
will be done so automatically.
Before performing these steps, or any steps which involve making
changes to your software, you should make sure you know what you
are doing. Running a SQL database query without knowing what you
are truly doing can cause harm to your computer or completely
damage your website.