Additionally, it is commonly installed as part of the popular\u00a0LAMP\u00a0stack (Linux<\/a><\/strong>, Apache<\/a><\/strong>, MySQL, PHP<\/a><\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n To do this, you\u2019ll need to open the terminal and run the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, enter your password and wait for the package manager to finish updating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Afterward, type in your terminal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n When asked for confirmation, hit Y,<\/strong> then ENTER<\/strong>, to proceed and finish upgrading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n P.S.<\/strong> Make sure you have enough space<\/strong> before upgrading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Critical note: <\/strong>starting by updating the system package repository will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that we successfully updated the package repository, it\u2019s time to install MySQL Server<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do that by inputting the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n As usual, hit Y, ENTER, and make sure you have enough space for installing MySQL.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n MySQL is indeed insecure after installation, but we are about to fix that in the next 2-minutes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n “As crystal clear in the screenshot below, there are three levels of difficulty”:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 0 – Low<\/em><\/strong>: A simple password with at least 8 characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 – Medium<\/em><\/strong>: A normal password with at least 8 characters, including numeric, mixed case, and special characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2 – Strong<\/em><\/strong>: A hard password with at least 8 characters, including numeric, mixed case, special characters, and dictionary file. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Extra:<\/strong> The terminal script will promote the following security features next:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Normally, you would put in a Y for all the questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, shall you wish a different outcome for whatever reason, enter any other key than (Y).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then, despite how you installed MySQL, it should start running automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Verify MySQL status by typing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since you came all this way by following everything meticulously, it\u2019s time to gain the fruits of your dedicated <\/strong>work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prepare to witness an output like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n In English, this means that MySQL <\/em>is now up and running!<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s about time you log in to that MySQL server<\/strong> you created yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your final step would be to enter the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Voila, this is it!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Now you can use MySQL for data warehousing, e-commerce, creating web databases, plus many more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, feel free to take a look at the MySQL installer<\/a><\/strong> while at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ServerHub<\/strong> offers 100% Uptime, 24\/7 support, and multiple single 40GB interface connectivities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Spanning 9 locations globally, offering dedicated servers<\/strong><\/a>, custom quotes, and unprecedented prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From $5 a month!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Please give us a hello at support@serverhub.com<\/strong><\/a> and let us guide you freely <\/strong>to your own website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With a basic yet fully functional MySQL server installed on your server and your database server that is up and running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nothing can stop you from seeking the endless possibilities of MySQL’s<\/strong> major advantages<\/strong> and discovering the best ways to optimize your business<\/strong> with them! <\/p>\n\n\n\n This tutorial is a part of the LAMP stack guide series.<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out the rest of the series: <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a>How to install the latest Ubuntu Linux? 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MySQL tutorial requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 1: Update package repository<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Confirm](\"https:\/\/serverhub.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Confirm-repository-upgrade.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 2: Install MySQL on Ubuntu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Install](\"https:\/\/serverhub.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Install-MySQL.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOptional: check if you successfully installed MySQL by running:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
![\"Verify](\"https:\/\/serverhub.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Verify-mysql-installation.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 3: Securing MySQL <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/li>![\"Security](\"https:\/\/serverhub.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/securing-MySQL.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Confirming](\"https:\/\/serverhub.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/MySQL-security-measures.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 4: Checking MySQL service up & running<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Running](\"https:\/\/serverhub.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Running-MySQL-successfully.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStep 5: Log in MySQL server<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
![\"Log](\"https:\/\/serverhub.com\/kb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Log-in-MySQL-server.png\")
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