How To Install MySQL
MySQL is an open-source database management system, commonly installed as part of the popular LAMP or LEMP stack. It implements the relational model and SQL to manage and query data. This tutorial explains how to install MySQL on your server. Choose your operating system below to get started.
CentOS
How To Install MySQL on CentOS 8
How To Install MySQL on CentOS 7
Rocky Linux
How To Install MySQL on Rocky Linux 9
How To Install MySQL on Rocky Linux 8
Ubuntu
Step-by-Step MySQL Installation on Ubuntu
How to Install MySQL on Ubuntu – Step-by-Step Guide
How To Install MySQL on Ubuntu 18.04
How To Install MySQL on Ubuntu 16.04
How To Install MySQL on Ubuntu 14.04
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