# MySQL 8.4.x on Ubuntu 22.04+
This article provides a step-by-step guide to installing **MySQL version 8.4.x** on Ubuntu 22.04. It outlines the prerequisites, installation procedure, initial configuration, and tuning parameters recommended by OvalEdge to optimize database performance and compatibility.\
This guide is intended for **system administrators, DevOps engineers, and database administrators** deploying MySQL in enterprise environments.
## Prerequisites
Before beginning the installation, ensure the following system and environment requirements are met:
1. **Operating System**: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or later
2. **Privileges**: A user account with `sudo` privileges
3. **Network**: Stable internet connectivity on the target VM
4. **Resources**: Minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB+ recommended for production)
5. **Repository Access**: Outbound access to `https://dev.mysql.com`
## Installation Steps
1. **Update System Packages**
* Refresh the system package index to ensure the latest repository metadata is available:
```bash
sudo apt update -y
```
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2. **Download MySQL .deb Package**
* Download the MySQL APT configuration package from the official MySQL website:
```bash
wget https://dev.mysql.com/get/mysql-apt-config_0.8.34-1_all.deb
```
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3. **Configure MySQL APT Repository**
* Install the downloaded package. During installation, select **MySQL 8.4** when prompted:
```bash
sudo dpkg -i mysql-apt-config_0.8.34-1_all.deb
```
* Use arrow keys and *Enter* to navigate and confirm selections in the package configuration UI.
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Select MySQL and click OK as shown in the screenshots above.
4. **Update Repository Information**
* Refresh the package list to include the MySQL APT repository:
```bash
sudo apt update -y
```
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5. **Install MySQL Server**
* Install the MySQL server package:
```bash
sudo apt-get install mysql-server -y
```
* During installation, the system will prompt for the **root password**. Set and confirm the password as per organizational policy.
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6. **Verify Installation**
* Check the MySQL version:
```bash
mysql --version
```
* Connect to the MySQL shell:
```bash
mysql -u root -p
```
* Exit the MySQL shell:
```sql
exit;
```
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7. **Update MySQL Configuration Parameters**
* Open the MySQL server configuration file:
```bash
sudo vi /etc/mysql/mysql.conf.d/mysqld.cnf
```
* Add or update the following parameters under the `[mysqld]` section:
```ini
max_binlog_size = 1G
binlog_expire_logs_seconds = 2592000
group_concat_max_len = 4294967295
max_connections = 600
max_allowed_packet = 1G
bind-address = 0.0.0.0
innodb_buffer_pool_size = 8G
```
Set bind-address=0.0.0.0only if the MySQL server must accept remote connections (e.g., from an external application server).
Adjust innodb_buffer_pool_size based on available memory. The recommended value is 50–70% of the total RAM.
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8. **Restart and Enable MySQL Service**
* Apply the new configuration by restarting the MySQL service:
```bash
sudo systemctl restart mysql
sudo systemctl enable mysql
```
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### OvalEdge Database Initialization
9. **Download MasterScripts**
* Transfer the **MasterScripts SQL file** provided by OvalEdge to the MySQL VM. Use `scp`, `wget`, or other secure transfer methods.
Example (using wget):
```bash
wget
```
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10. **Execute MasterScripts**
* Log in to MySQL:
```bash
mysql -u root -p
```
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* Within the MySQL prompt, run:
```sql
source
```
* Exit the MySQL shell:
```sql
exit;
```
11. **Verify Database Creation**
* Reconnect to MySQL:
```bash
mysql -u root -p
```
* Check that the required databases are created:
```sql
SHOW DATABASES;
```
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The presence of the ovaledgedb confirms successful database initialization.