mysqld

mySQL server daemon

TLDR

Start MySQL server

$ mysqld

Start with specific config

$ mysqld --defaults-file=[/etc/mysql/my.cnf]

Start with data directory

$ mysqld --datadir=[/var/lib/mysql]

Run in safe mode

$ mysqld_safe

Initialize data directory

$ mysqld --initialize

Run with specific user

$ mysqld --user=[mysql]

Verbose logging

$ mysqld --verbose

SYNOPSIS

mysqld [options]

DESCRIPTION

mysqld is the MySQL server daemon. It handles database storage and query processing.
The tool is the core database engine. Manages connections, queries, and data.

PARAMETERS

--defaults-file FILE

Configuration file.

--datadir DIR

Data directory path.

--user USER

Run as user.

--initialize

Initialize data directory.

--port PORT

Listen port.

--verbose

Verbose mode.

--help

Display help information.

CAVEATS

Requires proper configuration. Resource intensive. Security setup critical.

HISTORY

mysqld is the MySQL database server, originally developed by MySQL AB and now maintained by Oracle.