Description: With the combination of PHP and MySQL becoming one of the defacto standards for Web development, the need for a good front end for MySQL is increasing. For many, the task of creating and manipulating MySQL databases is a daunting task. It is often difficult to master the complex commands required by the MySQL console and MySQL Admin. Luckily there is hope. Due to the ever increasing popularity of MySQL and PHP, many third party tools are being developed specifically for these platforms.In this article, we will take a look at the basics of connecting to and using one of the most popular of these MySQL graphical interfaces, SQLyog.