In our digitally-driven world, databases are the cornerstone of virtually every online service and application. They help store your favourite songs on music platforms, track orders on shopping sites, and keep your personal information safe and sound. These incredible systems are the backbone of our digital universe, silently and efficiently managing the vast oceans of data that flow through our daily lives. From the social media sites we share with our friends to the online transactions that make our lives easier, databases are the unsung heroes, diligently organizing, storing, and retrieving information with remarkable precision. Whether you're a technical professional or just beginning to explore data management, the journey into the realm of databases is both enlightening and rewarding, offering endless opportunities for discovery and innovation. Together, we will explore the secrets that make our connected world tick.Level: IntroductoryLength: Four 3-Hour Sessions (2 Days)Format: Lecture+Hands-onPrerequisites:Basic programming knowledgeInstallation of MySQL on one's personal computer:: Thurs. June 20 ::09:00 to 12:0013:30 to 16:30:: Fri. June 21 ::09:00 to 12:0013:30 to 16:30---------------------------------------------------------------------Registration linkCompute Ontario Summer School is a series of online courses on Advanced Research Computing, High Performance Computing, Research Data Management, and Research Software. It runs from June 3 to June 21, 2024. The courses are delivered each workday from 9:00am to 4:30pm (EDT) with a lunch break,  in two parallel streams. Pick-and-choose the course(s) you want to attend. Registration is free. Please register early as  courses have a limited capacity. The Summer School is jointly delivered by SHARCNET, SciNet, Centre for Advanced Computing, in collaboration with the Alliance and RDM experts from across Ontario and Canada.