MySQL

MySQL

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Install 8.0/beta of MySQL

Ubuntu 16.04 or later?

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Install using the command line

sudo snap install mysql --beta

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MySQL is only available on the unstable beta channel. It could break and change often.

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MySQL: an open-source relational database management system

MySQL Snap ships the minimal set of binaries needed for the MySQL server and client.

Install the snap:

If you are an Ubuntu user, snapd is pre-installed and ready to go on all recent Ubuntu releases. Simply click on the drop-down menu at the upper right-hand corner of this page, select your channel of choice (e.g. 8.0/edge), and paste the command in your terminal.

Use the snap:

Once installed, MySQL will start automatically, to login:

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it is highly recommended to set a new password (in the MySQL console):

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Tip: For convenience, you can create an alias using snapd's alias feature:

sudo snap alias mysql.mysql mysql

Details for MySQL

License
  • Apache-2.0
Last updated
  • 17 May 2017 - 8.0/beta
  • 17 May 2017 - latest/edge
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