Mysql Installation On Ubuntu

Download as pdf or txt
Download as pdf or txt
You are on page 1of 4

How to install MySQL On Ubuntu

Follow the instructions to install MySQL and MySQL Query Browser on Ubuntu.
Installing MySQL on Ubuntu:
STEP1:
To open the Terminal, go to Application > Accessories > Terminal

STEP 2:

Type the following command at terminal.

$sudo apt-get install mysql-server

STEP 3:
To be able to connect to mysql from internet, remove the restriction on the below file.

STEP 4:
Open the file by typing the following command at terminal prompt.

$gksudo gedit /etc/mysql/my.cnf

STEP 5:
Find the line bind-address = 127.0.0.1 and comment it out as shown below.

#bind-address= 127.0.0.1

STEP 6:
Mysql comes with no root password. To set the root password, type:

$mysqladmin -u root password your-new-password $sudo /etc/init.d/mysql restart

STEP 7:
Install mysql query browser $sudo apt-get install mysql-query-browser

STEP 8:
After installing, go to Applications > Programming > MySQL Query Browser to connect to mysql as shown below.

STEP 9:
Enter Server Hostname, Username and Password. Click on Connect and MySQL is now installed on Ubuntu.

STEP 10: Start solving queries.

You might also like