Install MySQL on Sierra using Homebrew
This procedure explains how to install MySQL using Homebrew on macOS Sierra 10.12
$ /usr/bin/ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"
At this time of writing, Homebrew has MySQL version 5.7.15 as default formulae in its main repository :
$ brew info mysql
To install MySQL enter : $ brew install mysql
Install brew services first : $ brew tap homebrew/services
Load and start the MySQL service : $ brew services start mysql
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Expected output : Successfully started mysql
(label: homebrew.mxcl.mysql)
Check of the MySQL service has been loaded : $ brew services list
1
Verify the installed MySQL instance : $ mysql -V
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Expected output : Ver 14.14 Distrib 5.7.15, for osx10.12 (x86_64)
Open Terminal and execute the following command to set the root password:
mysqladmin -u root password 'yourpassword'
Important : Use the single ‘quotes’ to surround the password and make sure to select a strong password!
###Database Management
To manage your databases, I recommend using Sequel Pro, a MySQL management tool designed for macOS.
Current version available: 1.1.2
#####Comments
1 The brew services start mysql
- instruction is equal to :
$ ln -sfv /usr/local/opt/mysql/*.plist ~/Library/LaunchAgents
$ launchctl load ~/Library/LaunchAgents/homebrew.mxcl.mysql.plist