Open a Terminal:

Press Ctrl + Alt + T to open a terminal window.

Update Package Lists:

It's a good practice to start by updating the package lists to ensure you have the latest information about available packages:

sudo apt update

Install MySQL Server:

You can install the MySQL server by running the following command:

sudo apt install mysql-server

During the installation process, you'll be prompted to set a password for the MySQL root user. This is an important step, so make sure to choose a strong password.

Start and Enable MySQL Service:

After the installation is complete, start the MySQL service and enable it to start on boot:

sudo systemctl start mysql
sudo systemctl enable mysql

This will ensure that MySQL starts automatically when the system boots up.

Secure MySQL Installation (Optional):

MySQL includes a script that can help you secure the installation further. You can run it with:

sudo mysql_secure_installation

This script will guide you through various security options, including setting a root password, removing anonymous users, disallowing remote root login, and removing test databases.

Verify Installation:

You can verify that MySQL is running by checking its status:

sudo systemctl status mysql

You should see an output indicating that the service is active and running.

Access MySQL:

You can access the MySQL prompt with the following command:

sudo mysql

This will open the MySQL shell where you can start interacting with the database.