Starting and Stopping MySQL Service


 To start and stop the MySQL service, the steps can vary depending on your operating system. Here are the general steps for starting and stopping the MySQL service on Windows and Linux:

Starting and Stopping MySQL Service on Windows:

Starting MySQL Service:

  1. Press the Windows key to open the Start menu.
  2. Search for "Services" and open the "Services" application.
  3. In the Services window, locate the MySQL service. The name might be "MySQL" or "MySQL80" or something similar.
  4. Right-click on the MySQL service and select "Start."

Alternatively, you can open a Command Prompt with administrative privileges and use the following command:

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net start mysql

Stopping MySQL Service:

  1. Press the Windows key to open the Start menu.
  2. Search for "Services" and open the "Services" application.
  3. In the Services window, locate the MySQL service.
  4. Right-click on the MySQL service and select "Stop."

Alternatively, you can open a Command Prompt with administrative privileges and use the following command:

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net stop mysql

Starting and Stopping MySQL Service on Linux:

Starting MySQL Service:

  1. Open a terminal.

  2. Depending on your Linux distribution, you might need to use different commands to start the MySQL service. Here are a few examples:

    For systems using systemd (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS 7+):

    sudo systemctl start mysql

    For systems using init (e.g., CentOS 6):

    sudo service mysqld start

Stopping MySQL Service:

  1. Open a terminal.

  2. Again, the command to stop the MySQL service can vary based on your distribution:

    For systems using systemd:

    sudo systemctl stop mysql

    For systems using init:

    sudo service mysqld stop

Please note that the specific commands and service names can vary based on the version of MySQL and the Linux distribution you are using. Always refer to the official documentation or consult your system administrator if you encounter any issues or need further assistance