Installation
Improved Security with MySQL 5.6
Installed on a clean CentOS 6.4 AWS instance. sudo su - cd /tmp wget http://cdn.mysql.com/Downloads/MySQL-5.6/MySQL-5.6.13-1.el6.x86_64.rpm-bundle.tar tar xvf MySQL-5.6.13-1.el6.x86_64.rpm-bundle.tar yum install -y libaio perl rpm -i MySQL*.rpm The following output is the sign that security is being considered with new MySQL versions.
Read moreUpgrading to MySQL 5.5 on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS
Ubuntu does not provide an apt-get repository package for MySQL 5.5 on this older OS, however this is still a widely used long term support version. The following steps will upgrade an existing MySQL 5.
Read moreThe case against using rpm packaging for MySQL
In some environments using a distro package management system may* provide benefits including handling dependencies and providing a simpler approach when there are no dedicated DBA or SA resources. However, the incorrect use can result in pain and in this instance production downtime.
Read moreInstalling Mediawiki on Oracle Enterprise Linux LAMP stack
A company wiki can be easily configured in under 10 minutes using Mediawiki the open source LAMP software that powers the top 10 website Wikipedia . A company wiki is an ideal means for a centralized and user contributed documentation system.
Read moreInstalling WordPress on Oracle Enterprise Linux LAMP stack
A company blog can be easily configured in under 10 minutes using WordPress , a popular open source LAMP product that runs a reported 12+ million blogs including those found at CNN, NY Times, Wall Street Journal (WSJ), ZDNet, MTV, People Magazine, Playstation and eBay.
Read moreReviewing your MySQL installation on Oracle Enterprise Linux
After successfully Installing MySQL , let us take a look at an operational MySQL instance on your Oracle Enterprise Linux server. User Management By default there will be a new mysql user and group created.
Read moreInstalling a LAMP stack on Oracle Enterprise Linux
After successfully installing MySQL on Oracle Enterprise Linux installing a LAMP (Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP) stack can also be performed with a single command: $ yum install -y httpd php php-mysql # Start the Apache Httpd Process $ /etc/init.
Read moreUnderstanding installing MySQL rpm versions
I have a problem with an easy way to install MySQL via rpm without resorting to specifying the exact point release of MySQL. Presently my local yum repository has versions of 5.
Read moreHow do I create a simple MySQL database
I was asked this question recently “I am wanting to create a simple MySQL database consisting of 5 tables”? While it’s easy to tell people to RTFM, the question does warrant an answer for the MySQL beginner to provide a more specific guidance as to where to start, and what to do.
Read moreMiFi Installation woes
As I mentioned in MiFi Introduction I took the plunge and purchased a Verizon MiFi . I got this under a 2 year contract for $149.99 and $59.99 per month for 5GB of traffic.
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