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mysql:server:restart

Restarts the MySQL server
$ service mysql restart
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The command "service mysql restart" is used to restart the MySQL service on a Linux system.

Here's a breakdown of each component of the command:

  • "service": This is a command used to manage system services in Linux.
  • "mysql": This is the name of the MySQL service. It refers to the database management system.
  • "restart": This is an instruction given to the service command, indicating that the MySQL service should be restarted.

When you execute the command "service mysql restart," it stops the currently running MySQL service and starts it again. This can be useful for applying configuration changes or resolving issues with the MySQL service. Restarting the service ensures that any changes made to the configuration files or software updates applied to the MySQL service take effect.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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