How to install Mysql 5.6 on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | vetechno
How to install Mysql 5.6 on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS |
MySQL is one of the most popular open-source RDMS (relational database management system) which is easy to use, fast, scalable, and an integral part of the popular LEMP and LAMP stacks.
In this tutorial, we will show you how to install and secure MySQL 5.6 on an Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Operating Stystem.
This same method has been tested on Ubuntu 20.04 server as well.
Prerequisites:-
Make sure you are logged in as a user with sudo privileges .
Also Read:- How to install MySQL 5.5 on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
Also Read:- Uninstall or Remove MySql 5.7 from Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
How install MySQL 5.6 in Ubuntu 18.04 using terminal?
Step1:- First of all you have to add a repository in /etc/apt/sources. list .
Below are the step by step commands that you have to follow for installing MySql 5.6
sudo add-apt-repository 'deb http://kr.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu xenial main'
Note:- if above repository is not working then use below the repo
sudo add-apt-repository 'deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu trusty universe'
Step2:- Now Update Ubuntu 18.04 from below
sudo apt update
Step3:- Install mysql 5.6
sudo apt-get install mysql-server-5.6
Step4:- Create a mysql.sock file
sudo touch /var/run/mysqld/mysql.sock
Step5:- Give ownership to mysqld file
sudo chown mysql:mysql /var/run/mysqld
Step6:- Stop mysql service
sudo /etc/init.d/mysql stop
Step7:- Stat mysql service
sudo /etc/init.d/mysql start
Step8:- Check status of mysql service
sudo service mysql status
Step9:- Login to mysql 5.6 server
mysql -u root -p
Practical Video is Available on YouTube
link:- How to install MySQL 5.6 on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
Also Read:- How to install MySQL 5.5 on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
Also Read:- Uninstall or Remove MySql 5.7 from Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
Conclusion:
That's it you have successfully installed MySQL 5.6 on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS machine. If you like this post then please comments us we will be very happy.
Please feel free to contact us.
thanks
ReplyDelete