Introduction to Starting MySQL on openSUSE

In this guide, we will explore how to start MySQL on openSUSE, which is an enterprise-grade Linux distribution. MySQL is a popular open-source relational database management system used by many developers and organizations for storing and managing data efficiently.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed, make sure you have already installed MySQL on your openSUSE system. You can install it using the package manager by running the following command:

sudo zypper install mysql-community-server

Starting MySQL Service

Once you have MySQL installed, you can start the MySQL service by following these steps:

1. Open a terminal or command prompt.
2. Run the following command to start the MySQL service:

sudo systemctl start mysql

This command will start the MySQL service and make it accessible for clients to connect.

Verifying MySQL Service Status

To verify the status of the MySQL service, run the following command:

sudo systemctl status mysql

If the service is running properly, you should see a "active (running)" status or similar message indicating that the MySQL service is functioning correctly.

Configuring MySQL to Start Automatically

By default, MySQL may not start automatically upon system boot. So, you can configure it to start automatically by running the following command:

sudo systemctl enable mysql

This command will enable MySQL to start automatically when the system boots up.

Conclusion

In this guide, we have covered the basics of starting MySQL on openSUSE. You learned how to start the MySQL service, check its status, and configure it to start automatically. Now you can proceed with developing your applications and interacting with the MySQL database on openSUSE.