Setting up and configuring your MySQL or MariaDB database on an Ubuntu server is a crucial step in ensuring optimal performance and security for your web applications. The configuration files hold the key to fine-tuning the behavior of your database server.
In this guide, we will walk you through the essential paths for accessing the configuration files on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and below, as well as Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and above, for both MySQL and MariaDB.
Paths for Configuration Files:
1. MySQL with Ubuntu 16.04 LTS or Below Version:
sudo nano /etc/mysql/my.cnf
For users operating on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS or earlier versions, this path leads to the main configuration file for MySQL. Here, you can adjust various settings such as server parameters, buffer sizes, and logging options.
2. MySQL with Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or Above Version:
If you are working with Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or a later version, the MySQL configuration file is typically organized in the mysql.conf.d directory. The mysqld.cnf file within holds the specific configurations for the MySQL daemon.
3. MariaDB with Ubuntu 16.04 and Debian 9 or Above Version:
For those utilizing MariaDB on Ubuntu 16.04 and Debian 9 or later, the configuration file is located in the mariadb.conf.d directory. The 50-server.cnf file is where you can tailor the server settings according to your application's requirements.
