18 Configuration

The MySQL configuration comprises global system variables and session variables, which define its operation.

• Creating a MySQL Configuration
  
• Copying a MySQL Configuration
  
• MySQL Configuration Details
  
• System Initialization Variables
  
• User-Configurable System Variables
  
• User-Configurable Shape-Dependent System Variables
  
• Service-Specific System Variables
  
• Shape-Dependent System Variables
  
• Session Variables