Where Is Mysql Installed on Linux?
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The mysql database inside MySQL is stored in /var/lib/mysql/mysql directory.

How do I know if MySQL is installed on Linux?

Type mysql –version to see if it is installed.

How do I know where MySQL is installed?

The command prompt should change to mysql> letting you know you’re currently in the MySQL folder. This lists the contents of the current folder. One of the folders will display the version number of your MySQL installation. For example, if you’ve installed MySQL 5.5, you should see a folder named “MySQL Server 5.5”.

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