How to Install MySQL on ubuntu Server

By | September 27, 2015
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MySQL Installation on ubuntu Server – Learn more about MySQL and master how to use it.

What is MySQL?

MySQL is a freely available open source Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) that uses Structured Query Language (SQL). SQL is the most popular language for adding, accessing and managing content in a database. It is most noted for its quick processing, proven reliability, ease and flexibility of use.

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Now, to install MySQL, run the following command from a terminal prompt:

root@gs2~# apt-get install mysql-server && apt-get install mysql-client

During the installation process you will be prompted to enter a password for the MySQL root user.

Once the installation is complete, the MySQL server should be started automatically. You can run the following command from a terminal prompt to check whether the MySQL server is running:

root@gs2~# netstat -tap | grep mysql

When you run this command, you should see the following line or something similar:

tcp        0      0 localhost:mysql         *:*                     LISTEN      2194/mysqld

If the server is not running, nothing will be displayed, you can type the following command to start it:

root@gs2:~# service mysql start && service mysql restart
mysql start/running, process 2611
mysql stop/waiting
mysql start/running, process 2700
root@gs2:~#

You can edit the /etc/mysql/my.cnf file to configure the basic settings: log file, port number, etc.

That’s it for today,

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