MySQL :: Begin Your DownloadGo to the MySQL site http://mysql.com and click on the "DOWNLOADS" tab. When the page comes up, you can skip the login, if you like, by clicking the link highlighted below. MySQL InstallerRun the MySQL installer. Copy or screengrab this password. IMPORTANT!!! Run mysql_secure_deploymentOpen the Terminal on your Mac and do the following steps. The screenshots are provided for reference. NOTE: Terminal commands and responses are shown in code blocks below Run the following command: <hostname>:~ admin$ /usr/local/mysql/bin/mysql_secure_installation The response should be: Securing the MySQL server deployment. Enter the password you collected above Validate password - Localhost access onlyVALIDATE PASSWORD PLUGIN can be used to test passwords If you do not want to require complex passwords type ‘n’ for this one Using existing password for root. Choose to keep this default password or change it. "y" changes it Type your new password: New password: By default, a MySQL installation has an anonymous user, NSA recommends you choose yes (y) for this. Success. Normally, root should only be allowed to connect from NSA recommends you choose yes (y) for this. Success. Remove "test" db - Reloading privilege tablesBy default, MySQL comes with a database named 'test' that NSA recommends you choose yes (y) for this. Reloading the privilege tables will ensure that all changes NSA recommends you choose yes (y) for this Success. All done! ConclusionThis completes this document. If you have questions about the configuration or operation of this system please contact support@northshoreautomation.com, if you have a current North Shore support contract, Squarebox Systems, or your system administrator. |
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