How do I completely remove MySQL from Linux?

How to Remove MySQL Completely from Linux System

1. Step 1 – Uninstall MySQL Packages. First, uninstall all the MySQL packages installed on your server.
2. Step 2 – Romove MySQL Directory. Now we need to remove MySQL data directory from system which by default exists at /var/lib/mysql.
3. Step 3 – Install MySQL Packages Again.

Is SQL same for Oracle and MySQL?

MySQL and Oracle SQL are both RDBMSs (relational database management systems) owned by Oracle Corporation. MySQL is built to be primarily free and open-source, while Oracle is primarily built to be commercial and paid. MySQL is also more customizable than Oracle which is because Oracle is a finished product.

How do I uninstall and install mysql on Linux?

3 Answers

1. First, remove already installed mysql-server using– sudo apt-get remove –purge mysql-server mysql-client mysql-common.
2. Then clean all files sudo apt-get autoremove.
3. Then install mysql-server — sudo apt-get install -f mysql-server.
4. Start mysql server– sudo systemctl start mysql.

Does uninstalling mysql delete database?

No, reinstalling mysql-server will not delete you database files, only delete the package files of mysql-server . You will be able to access your files(database) after you re-install the server.

Is MySQL compatible with Linux?

MySQL supports deployment in virtualized environments, subject to Oracle KM Note 249212.1. For further details, please contact the MySQL Sales Team….Important Platform Support Updates »

Can I install Oracle database on Ubuntu?

Oracle Database is a reliable multiplatform database management software developed by Oracle Corporation. As for Linux distributions, Oracle recommends to install Oracle database on Red-Hat, Oracle Linux, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. However, you can install Oracle on Ubuntu Linux and Open SUSE Linux as well.