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How to do a clean install of MySQL Server for all versions (Doc ID 2272972.1)

Last updated on NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Applies to:

MySQL Server - Version 5.6 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

 How to install a clean MySQL Data Directory for use with a new MySQL Instance.

Solution

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Goal
Solution
 Version 5.7.6 and later
 Versions prior to 5.7.6


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