Install the Latest MySQL
MySQL is a prominent open source database management system used to store and retrieve data for a wide variety of popular applications. In this tutorial we’ll install MySQL from a repository, secure the install, and run a quick test. Choose your operating system below to get started.
Debian
10
How To Install the Latest MySQL on Debian 10
By Hanif Jetha, Brian Boucheron, Justin Ellingwood9
How To Install the Latest MySQL on Debian 9
By Justin Ellingwood, Brian Boucheron
Ubuntu
20.04
How To Install the Latest MySQL on Ubuntu 20.04
By Brian Boucheron, Jeanelle Horcasitas18.04
How To Install the Latest MySQL on Ubuntu 18.04
By Brian Boucheron16.04
How To Install the Latest MySQL on Ubuntu 16.04
By Brian Boucheron
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