Overview¶
Percona Server for MySQL is a freely available, fully compatible, enhanced, and open source drop-in replacement for any MySQL database and provides enterprise-grade features in security, availability, data management, visibility, instrumentation, and performance.
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Install Percona Server for MySQL¶
You can explore alternative installation options in the [Install] section of the Percona Server for MySQL documentation.
Purpose of the Quickstart¶
This document guides you through the initial setup process, including setting a root password in either APT or YUM, creating a database.
You can also do the following:
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Download and install Percona Server for MySQL packages for your operating system
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Work with the Quickstart for the Percona Operator for MySQL based on the Percona Server for MySQL using Helm or the Quickstart for the Percona Operator for MySQL based on the Percona Server for MySQL using Minikube to find out more about the Percona Operator.
Steps for first-time users¶
The following guides walk you through the setup process and working with a database for a developer. Select the installation method that works best in your environment.
Next steps¶
Run and create database (container)
Install and create database (Ubuntu)
Install and create database (Oracle Linux)