Struggling with MySQL Installation on Ubuntu? Common Issues and Their Solutions #1

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opened 2024-12-09 21:29:00 +00:00 by mysqlguider · 0 comments

I recently tried installing MySQL on my Ubuntu system, and while the general process seemed straightforward, I ran into several challenges that weren’t fully addressed in the resources I initially followed. Specifically, I faced issues with:

Service not starting: After installation, the MySQL service wouldn’t start, even though no errors were reported during the setup.
Database initialization failure: Running sudo mysqld --initialize threw errors related to missing directories, which wasn’t obvious in other guides.
Secure installation loop: The mysql_secure_installation script kept prompting for a password reset but wouldn’t actually save my new root password, leaving me locked out.

After hours of troubleshooting and trying different solutions, I found the Vultr guide on installing MySQL on Ubuntu. It’s one of the most comprehensive guides I’ve come across, and it helped me get through these issues. The detailed steps for removing conflicting dependencies, initializing the database properly, and securing the installation were spot on. Here’s the link:

-MySQL Database Stepup Guide

That said, I think it could be even better with more specific troubleshooting tips for common errors like missing directories or AppArmor conflicts, which I encountered while using snap packages. Overall, it’s a great resource for beginners and advanced users alike, but adding more troubleshooting examples would make it perfect.

I recently tried installing MySQL on my Ubuntu system, and while the general process seemed straightforward, I ran into several challenges that weren’t fully addressed in the resources I initially followed. Specifically, I faced issues with: Service not starting: After installation, the MySQL service wouldn’t start, even though no errors were reported during the setup. Database initialization failure: Running sudo mysqld --initialize threw errors related to missing directories, which wasn’t obvious in other guides. Secure installation loop: The mysql_secure_installation script kept prompting for a password reset but wouldn’t actually save my new root password, leaving me locked out. After hours of troubleshooting and trying different solutions, I found the Vultr guide on installing MySQL on Ubuntu. It’s one of the most comprehensive guides I’ve come across, and it helped me get through these issues. The detailed steps for removing conflicting dependencies, initializing the database properly, and securing the installation were spot on. Here’s the link: - [Detailed Guide on Install MySQL on Ubuntu ](https://docs.vultr.com/install-mysql-on-ubuntu) - [ Detailed Guide Install MySQL on Ubuntu 20.04 ](https://docs.vultr.com/how-to-install-mysql-on-ubuntu-24-04) -[MySQL Database Stepup Guide](https://docs.vultr.com/mysql-managed-database-guide) That said, I think it could be even better with more specific troubleshooting tips for common errors like missing directories or AppArmor conflicts, which I encountered while using snap packages. Overall, it’s a great resource for beginners and advanced users alike, but adding more troubleshooting examples would make it perfect.
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