MySQL Notes

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Files

/etc/mysql/my.cnf MySQL Config File
/usr/share/mysql Location of sample config files.


Config File Parameters

bind-address Default is localhost. To access mysql from networked computer, change to IP address.



Configuration

  • xxx
xxx


Testing

  • xxx



Command Line Commands

mysql -u root
  • Login to MySQL
mysqladmin -u root -p
  • Change Password
mysqladmin -u root -p password yourpassword
  • Create Database
mysqladmin -u root -p create database1


MySQL Console Commands

  • Commands can span several lines. Semicolon marks end of command. Semicolon at end of line executes command.
  • Set Password for Root
SET PASSWORD FOR 'root'@'localhost' = PASSWORD('yourpassword');
  • Create Database
CREATE DATABASE database1;
  • Exit MySQL
\q