Installing MySQL: Environment Setup

Install MySQL on Your Operating System

Download and install MySQL on your computer following the steps for your OS. Set a root password and verify the installation by logging into MySQL.

Expected output: Successful login to MySQL prompt and ability to run basic queries.

Hint: Refer to the official MySQL documentation and ensure environment variables are set.

Configure Environment Variables

Set the PATH environment variable to include the MySQL bin directory and verify you can run `mysql` from any terminal window.

Expected output: Running `mysql -u root -p` works without specifying the full path.

Hint: Modify your shell profile or system environment variables depending on your OS.

You use the system's package manager, such as apt-get on Ubuntu (`sudo apt-get install mysql-server`) or yum on CentOS (`sudo yum install mysql-server`), then start the MySQL service and secure the installation.

Setting environment variables allows you to run MySQL commands from any terminal without specifying the full path to the executable, improving usability and efficiency.

It helps secure the MySQL installation by setting the root password, removing anonymous users, disabling remote root login, and removing test databases.