Install mysql on CentOS 6.4

Initial install

$> sudo yum install mysql-client mysql-server

$> sudo service mysqld start

$> sudo chkconfig mysqld on

Set a root password (optional)

$> /usr/bin/mysqladmin -u root password 'new-password'

Uninstall mysql completely including databases

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Remove msyql root password

$> /usr/bin/mysqladmin -u root password 'new-password' -p

To access the console

$> mysql -u root [-p]  # -p if you have a root password

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