How do I start MySQL from command-line?

Launch the MySQL Command-Line Client. To launch the client, enter the following command in a Command Prompt window: mysql -u root -p . The -p option is needed only if a root password is defined for MySQL. Enter the password when prompted.

What are the MySQL commands?

MySQL Commands

• SELECT — extracts data from a database.
• UPDATE — updates data in a database.
• DELETE — deletes data from a database.
• INSERT INTO — inserts new data into a database.
• CREATE DATABASE — creates a new database.
• ALTER DATABASE — modifies a database.
• CREATE TABLE — creates a new table.
• ALTER TABLE — modifies a table.

Why has my MySQL server stopped working?

MySQL service on local computer started and then stopped. Some services stop automatically if they are not in use by other services or programs. The solution varies depending on your version of MySQL.

How do I fix MySQL problems?

2.10. 2.1 Troubleshooting Problems Starting the MySQL Server

1. Check the error log to see why the server does not start.
2. Specify any special options needed by the storage engines you are using.
3. Make sure that the server knows where to find the data directory.
4. Make sure that the server can access the data directory.

How do I connect to MySQL server?

To Connect to a MySQL Database

1. Click Services tab.
2. Expand the Drivers node from the Database Explorer.
3. Enter User Name and Password.
4. Click OK to accept the credentials.
5. Click OK to accept the default schema.
6. Right-click the MySQL Database URL in the Services window (Ctrl-5).

How do I connect to a local MySQL server?

Step 3: Connect to a Local MySQL Server Enter mysql.exe -uroot -p , and MySQL will launch using the root user. MySQL will prompt you for your password. Enter the password from the user account you specified with the –u tag, and you’ll connect to the MySQL server.