Oracle 5.0 Reference Manual page 2897

Questions and Answers
B.6.1: Where can I find documentation covering MySQL Views?
See Section 18.4, "Using
B.6.2: Is there a discussion forum for MySQL Views?
Yes. See http://forums.mysql.com/list.php?100
B.6.3: What happens to a view if an underlying table is dropped or renamed?
After a view has been created, it is possible to drop or alter a table or view to which the definition
refers. To check a view definition for problems of this kind, use the
Section 13.7.2.3,
B.6.4: Does MySQL 5.0 have table snapshots?
No.
B.6.5: Does MySQL 5.0 have materialized views?
No.
B.6.6: Can you insert into views that are based on joins?
It is possible, provided that your
one table involved.
You cannot insert into multiple tables with a single insert on a view.
B.7. MySQL 5.0 FAQ:
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Questions and Answers
B.7.1: Where can I find documentation for the MySQL
See Chapter 19,
B.7.2: Is there a discussion forum for INFORMATION_SCHEMA?
See http://forums.mysql.com/list.php?101.
B.7.3: Where can I find the ANSI SQL 2003 specification for INFORMATION_SCHEMA?
Unfortunately, the official specifications are not freely available. (ANSI makes them available
for purchase.) However, there are books available—such as SQL-99 Complete, Really by Peter
Gulutzan and Trudy Pelzer—which give a comprehensive overview of the standard, including
INFORMATION_SCHEMA.
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Where can I find documentation for the MySQL
Is there a discussion forum for INFORMATION_SCHEMA?
Where can I find the ANSI SQL 2003 specification for INFORMATION_SCHEMA?
What is the difference between the Oracle Data Dictionary and MySQL's
Can I add to or otherwise modify the tables found in the
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