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What is a Database? Database is an organized collection of data stored electronically and managed by a software categorized as Database Management System (DBMS).  DBMS software assists the user to perform CRUD operation(Create, Read, Update and Delete) on data. Apart from that DBMS also helps user in control data access. Database is categorized as Relational and Non-Relational Database but not limited to. MySQL is a Relational Database Management System which uses SQL. SQL is a Structured Query Language is used to perform database operation. Before installing MySQL be clear on the purpose of installation.  MySQL server allows user to host multiple database and provides query interface. MySQL client allows user to connect to the MySQL server to use the query interface. Not everyone may need MySQL Server. Install MySQL client sudo apt-get install mysql-client Install MySQL server Note that installing mysql-server will also install mysql-client no need to install it seperately. sudo apt-g