How to install mysql in ubuntu 14.04

First of all update your system if you need

1) sudo apt-get update
2) sudo apt-get upgrade

Install MySQL

1)sudo apt-get install mysql-server

During the installation process, you will be prompted to set a password for the MySQL root user.

Choose a strong password and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

MySQL Server

1)sudo mysql_secure_installation

You will be given the choice to change the MySQL root password, remove anonymous user accounts, disable root logins outside of localhost, and remove test databases. It is recommended that you answer yes to these options.

 

Root Login

To log in to MySQL as the root user:

1) mysql -u root -p

When prompted, enter the root password you assigned when the 

mysql_secure_installation.

 

You’ll then be presented with the MySQL monitor prompt:

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