MySQL 3.23, 4.0, 4.1 Reference Manual
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# MySQL 3.23, 4.0, 4.1 Reference Manual

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Abstract

This is the MySQL Reference Manual. It documents MySQL 3.23 through MySQL 4.1.24.

Document generated on: 2008-01-14 (revision: 9583)

End of Product LifecycleActive development and support for MySQL database server versions 3.23, 4.0, and 4.1 has ended. However, for MySQL 4.0 and 4.1, there is still extended support available. For details, see http://www.mysql.com/company/legal/lifecycle/#calendar. According to the MySQL Lifecycle Policy (see http://www.mysql.com/company/legal/lifecycle/#policy), only Security and Severity Level 1 issues will still be fixed for MySQL 4.0 and 4.1. Please consider upgrading to a recent version (MySQL 5.0 or 5.1).

List of Tables

17.1. Mapping of MySQL Error Numbers to SQLStates

List of Examples

17.1. Obtaining a connection from the `DriverManager`
17.2. Using java.sql.Statement to execute a `SELECT` query
17.3. Stored Procedures
17.4. Using `Connection.prepareCall()`
17.5. Registering output parameters
17.6. Setting `CallableStatement` input parameters
17.7. Retrieving results and output parameter values
17.8. Retrieving `AUTO_INCREMENT` column values using `Statement.getGeneratedKeys()`
17.9. Retrieving `AUTO_INCREMENT` column values using `SELECT LAST_INSERT_ID()`
17.10. Retrieving `AUTO_INCREMENT` column values in `Updatable ResultSets`
17.11. Using a connection pool with a J2EE application server
17.12. Example of transaction with retry logic

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