Ubuntu – Install of MySQL hangs on Ubuntu 16.04

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I’m trying to install MySQL server on Ubuntu 16.04 using:

sudo apt-get install mysql-server

I get asked to set and confirm root password and then the install hangs at:

Renaming removed key_buffer and myisam-recover options (if present)

I’ve exited the install and purged MySQL and tried again, but the issue persists.

Best Answer

Same problem, found fix at https://omgdebugging.com/2016/09/04/fixing-hung-up-mysql-installation-on-ubuntu-16-04-lts/. I ran (as root) (sleep 200; killall mysqld)& then immediately apt-get install -y mysql-server mysql-client in my provisioning script.

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