How to Install MySQL on Ubuntu Quickly: A Step‑by‑Step Guide
This tutorial walks you through installing MySQL on Ubuntu, covering command‑line installation, password configuration, service verification, and basic usage, all illustrated with screenshots to make the process clear and straightforward.
Users who have used MySQL know that installing it on Windows can be painful, but on Ubuntu the process is straightforward. Below is a step‑by‑step tutorial.
1. In the Ubuntu command line, execute the MySQL installation command sudo apt-get install mysql-server.
2. Wait for the installation to complete.
3. If a previous version exists, you may be prompted to configure the new version.
4. Set a new root password if desired; otherwise the password remains the same as before.
5. Confirm the new password by re‑entering it.
6. Continue following the prompts until the installation finishes.
7. Verify that MySQL is running with ps aux | grep mysqld.
8. Log into MySQL using mysql -u root -p and the password you set.
9. You can now perform CRUD operations in MySQL.
10. To exit, type exit or quit.
Installation is complete. Compared with Windows, the Ubuntu installation is much simpler.
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