How can I check if mysql is installed on ubuntu?

Question

I need to check if my MySQL is installed on my ubuntu server. Is there any way to determine if my MySQL has been installed? Thanks.

Answer 1

You can use the tool dpkg for managing packages in the Debian operating system.

Example

dpkg --get-selections | grep 

MySQL if it's listed as installed, you got it. Else you need to install it.

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