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mysqld:tldr:7e3bc
The mysqld
command is used to start the MySQL server daemon. It is typically used for launching and running the MySQL server process. The daemon process is responsible for handling client connections, managing databases, executing queries, and other server-related tasks.
When you execute the mysqld
command, it searches for the MySQL configuration file (my.cnf
or my.ini
) to determine the server settings and options. If the configuration file is not in the default location, you can specify its path using the --defaults-file
option.
The mysqld
command also allows you to specify various server options and parameters. For example, you can set the data directory using the --datadir
option, specify a different port using the --port
option, or enable/disable certain features with appropriate flags.
Overall, the mysqld
command is crucial for starting and managing the MySQL server process, allowing clients to connect, interact with databases, and perform various database operations.