how to download MySQL in Ubuntu? please help

kamalpreet24 · 08-08-2011, 02:28 AM

hi,
I am newbie here.
I am just looking for some help regarding downloading in Ubuntu. As I am a new user of Linux. I like to hear from you all about this. As I am doing my m tech first year and in this college using Linux is compulsory. As I have to complete my assignment I need database connectivity. Please tell me how to download MySql. in Ubuntu?
Any reply will be appreciated.

Thanks and Regards.

digsecurity · 08-08-2011, 02:38 AM

sudo apt-get install mysql-server mysql-client

angel115 · 08-08-2011, 02:39 AM

APT is what you need to know then.

Remember APT it your friend.

APT is the package manager of Debian based distribution (like ubuntu)

how to use it?
To update the package list:

Code:

apt-get update

To search a package:

Code:

apt-cache search WHAT-YOU-ARE-LOOKING-FOR

Ex:

Code:

#apt-cache search mysql server
mysql-client-5.1 - MySQL database client binaries
mysql-server - MySQL database server (metapackage depending on the latest version)
#apt-get install mysql-server mysql-client-5.1

You are done

PS: If you use APT to install packages, you will need to be root.
Angel.

Nylex · 08-08-2011, 02:41 AM

Perhaps you mean install, rather than download? You shouldn't use the terms interchangeably, as they mean different things.

You should look at the Ubuntu documentation, which from what I've seen is quite detailed.

kamalpreet24 · 08-09-2011, 05:16 AM

hi angel...
Thanks a lot for replying me.

God Bless
Take Care