MySQL is the most commonly used and popular open-source RDBMS (Relational Database Management System) which is developed and incorporated by Oracle corporation. Most of the server scripts and websites use the MySQL database at the backend of their applications. MySQL database written in C/C++ and tested on various compilers. The latest MySQL version 8.0, that is available for installation in the default CentOS 8 dnf repository. However, we do not need to add any external repository on CentOS 8 for installing the MySQL database.

MySQL 8.0 launched with a bundle of new features that enhance the web application’s performance.  While working as a back-end developer or as a web developer, you must know all the features of SQL that you can easily learn using official MYSQL documentation. It is important to note that some applications are not compatible with most of the new MySQL features and changes. So, before installing any SQL version, you must consult the application documentation which you are deploying on CentOS 8 server.

In this article, we are going to explain how to install MySQL on CentOS 8 server using the command line environment.

Docker is an open-source containerized application or platform that facilitate developers to create and run software applications in an isolated container environment. These Docker containers are separated from each other and contains their own software, bundle of OS libraries, and configuration files. The Docker containers can also communicate with each other using some specified channels. The key feature of using Docker is that it enables programmers and developers to easily pack, ship, and execute any application as a self-sufficient container, portable, and lightweight, which the user can access and virtually run from any location.

VirtualBox Guest Additions is a set of different device drivers and software application packages that are usually exported with the Oracle Virtualbox tool. They need to install inside the Ubuntu virtual machine to change the better screen resolution and mouse integration. In addition, Virtualbox guest addition also improves the performance and usability of your operating system. The Virtualbox guest additions offer various key features in which mouse integration, shared folders, better display or screen resolution, seamless windows; shared clipboard, generic host/guest communication channels, automated logins, and time synchronization are included.