How to install mysql in Linux - Ubuntu

In this Linux how to video you will learn how to install MySQL Server on a Linux-based system, specifically Ubuntu. You will see how to install the MySQL package and perform initial security hardening to ensure your server is securely deployed. The method used in this video applies to most major Linux distributions including Debian, Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Red Hat, CentOS, and Fedora among others.

Here is a summary of the commands used in the demonstration:

Install MySQL for Debian-based systems:
sudo apt install mysql-server

Install MySQL for Red Hat, CentOS, Fedora:
sudo apt install mysql-server

To run secure script (IMPORTANT):
sudo mysql_secure_installation

To start MySQL now:

To check is MySQL is running:

To allow MySQL through firewall:
sudo ufw enable
sudo ufw allow mysql

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[badsanta]

After setting password I got this error: SET PASSWORD has no significance for user 'root'@'localhost' as the authentication method used doesn't store authentication data in the MySQL server. Please consider using ALTER USER instead of you want to change authentication parameters.

[ThebongCoder]

No fancy ear paining background music, just straight to the point. thanks

[mathewkargarzadeh]

Dear Don, Excellent illustration on mysql installation. appreciate your time teaching everyone here. the installation process was super easy. my gratitude to you.

[danilomatrangolomarano]

excelent video! the only thing that i needed to do was enabling the firewall before allowing mysql

[gdevelek]

I'm not sure "debian" takes the stress on the

[contrivix_quest_kwt]

Hey I have a problem while running mysql_server_installation
It says
That the password I entered has no significance to root @localhost
And it said consider altering the parameters
Can you tell me how to do that

[pasanggurung]

can you make a video on completely removing the mysql from ubuntu

[illchangemyusernamewhenith]

Hi! Just wanted to say although it's not related to this video in particular, I just passed my Comptia ITF exam all thanks to you guys! Mostly Don haha. I watched your guys' youtube videos and Don Pezet was also on Comptia learn which is another resource I used. Just thought I would say thank you!! And Comptia A+? Im coming for you 😈

[subhashgn]

Very well explained.
Clear and concise.👌👍👏🤝
Thank you and very grateful to you.

[ristoshikongo]

Highly recommended and great video, thanks.

[bluesdog]

Thank you so much for the great, I just tried to install the newest verion, then the repo version would install, I fluked it cheers!

[mohamadferdowssharifi]

nice video Mr don; question how to install vmware or virtual box in our Ubuntu vm as "nested virtualization " tanks

[abimaeldominguez]

I get

sudo ufw status
Status: inactive
is there something wrong if the ufw is inactive?

[monicawughanga]

fantastic video! very well explained. thanks!!

[thbst]

Nice video!
Just question where can I find the service name for the (PDB)?
I’m just trying to creat a database connection (using sql developer)and they ask me in the service name field to enter the service name for the pluggable database...

[insightful_code]

Very useful videos on this channel.. I am so glad :) Very Thanks for....

[ProfessionalBrokeMemer]

i got this
E:Error, pkgProblemResolver::Resolve generated breaks, this may be caused by held packages in kali

[gaurabgogoi]

how to install in mx linux 19.4. please help me

[dmark]

Great Video my problem is not mysql server, but mysql workbench on Linux mint 20.1, keeps giving me an error saying it does not support this operating system even though mint is ubuntu based.

[vaibhaVSharma-xhru]

it says :-status :inactive, after running sudo ufw status, what to do?anyone?