How Do I Move a Mysql Database to Another Drive in Linux?
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Where are the MySQL database files stored in Linux?

MySQL stores DB files in /var/lib/mysql by default, but you can override this in the configuration file, typically called /etc/my. cnf , although Debian calls it /etc/mysql/my. cnf .

How do I install MySQL on a different directory in Linux?

Changing the default MySQL/MariaDB Data Directory

  1. Step 1: Identify Current MySQL Data Directory. …
  2. Step 2: Copy MySQL Data Directory to a New Location. …
  3. Step 3: Configure a New MySQL Data Directory. …
  4. Step 4: Set SELinux Security Context to Data Directory. …
  5. Step 5: Create MySQL Database to Confirm Data Directory.
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