Where Is Mysql Database File in Linux?
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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 .

Where can I find MySQL database file?

The default data directory location is C:Program FilesMySQLMySQL Server 8.0data , or C:ProgramDataMysql on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008. The C:ProgramData directory is hidden by default. You need to change your folder options to see the directory and contents.

Where is the MySQL database stored in Ubuntu?

By default, the datadir is set to /var/lib/mysql in the /etc/mysql/mysql.

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