## 4.5 Client Programs

[4.5.1 mysql — The MySQL Command-Line Client](mysql.html)
[4.5.2 mysqladmin — A MySQL Server Administration Program](mysqladmin.html)
[4.5.3 mysqlcheck — A Table Maintenance Program](mysqlcheck.html)
[4.5.4 mysqldump — A Database Backup Program](mysqldump.html)
[4.5.5 mysqlimport — A Data Import Program](mysqlimport.html)
[4.5.6 mysqlpump — A Database Backup Program](mysqlpump.html)
[4.5.7 mysqlshow — Display Database, Table, and Column Information](mysqlshow.html)
[4.5.8 mysqlslap — A Load Emulation Client](mysqlslap.html)

 This section describes client programs that connect to the MySQL server.

