Testing MySQL Database ====================== 1. SIMPLE STUFF mysql -u root -p (key in rootpass for password) exit mysql -u root -p (key in rootpass for password) SELECT VERSION(), CURRENT_DATE; SHOW DATABASES; USE test; Database changed GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON *.* TO monty@localhost -> IDENTIFIED BY 'some_pass' WITH GRANT OPTION; exit mysql -u monty -p Find out about users in MYSQL ============================== show databases; use mysql show tables; describe user; select user, password from user; 2. CHANGE PASSWORD mysql -u root -p use mysql; ALTER USER 'root'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'rootpass'; flush privileges; exit;