How Do I restart mysql server?

Each distribution of Linux comes with shell script to restart mysql server. First login as root user and open shell prompt (command prompt).

First login as root user. Now type command as per your Linux distro:

If you are using mysql on RedHat Linux (Fedora Core/Cent OS) then use following command:

* To start mysql server:
# /etc/init.d/mysqld start

* To stop mysql server:
# /etc/init.d/mysqld stop

* To restart mysql server
# /etc/init.d/mysqld restart

Tip: Redhat Linux also supports service command, which can be use to start, restart, stop any service:
# service mysqld start
# service mysqld stop
# service mysqld restart

If you are using mysql on Debian Linux then use following command:

* To start mysql server:
# /etc/init.d/mysql start

* To stop mysql server:
# /etc/init.d/mysql stop

* To restart mysql server
# /etc/init.d/mysql restart

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