Reston, Virginia -- January 8, 2008 -- MySQL AB, developer of the world’s most popular open source database, today announced it will be presenting a free, one-day technical training class for senior Oracle database administrators (DBAs) in the U.S. Government and other organizations who are interested in expanding their professional skill-sets by learning advanced MySQL techniques.

The MySQL ‘Federal DBA Day’ seminar is designed for any Oracle DBA who wants to:

• Learn how to deploy and manage MySQL applications
• Become MySQL Certified DBAs
• Expand their professional skill-set and career opportunities
• Meet and network with fellow Oracle and MySQL DBAs

Date: Thursday, January 24, 2008
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Breakfast and Lunch included)
Location: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Polaris Suite, Washington, DC
Registration: www.carahsoft.com/mysqldba

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