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SQLyog MySQL GUI tool simplifies the entire process for a developer or DBA, thus saving time in the effective management of MySQL databases. Creating tables and build relationships between the tables in a database gets as simple as a drag-n-drop. Developers can enable the drag-n-drop feature using the Visual Schema designer and determine the optimal column types, redundant indexes which will fit more data into memory thereby improving response time. → Makes it simple to manage MySQL databases: SQLyog MySQL GUI tool helps developers search data across large databases with tables having numerous columns without worrying about the underlying schema. It is simple and fast to schedule backup of the data as a precautionary measure in case of a server breakdown at regular intervals and easily restores any previous sessions along with all queries and history tab. 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