MySQL

mysql

The mysql client is an interactive program that allows you to connect to the server, issue queries, and view the results. mysql may also be used in batch mode to execute queries that are stored in a file if you redirect the input of the command to read from that file. For example:

% mysql -u paul -p -h pit-viper.snake.net samp_db < my_query_file
					

In interactive mode, when mysql starts up, it displays a prompt 'mysql>' to indicate that it's waiting for input. To issue a query, type it in (using multiple lines if necessary) and then indicate the end of the query by typing ';' (semicolon) or '\g'. mysql sends the query to the server, displays the results, and then prints another prompt to indicate that it's ready for another query.

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