{"id":2554,"date":"2023-04-26T19:02:42","date_gmt":"2022-11-12T06:48:21","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-percona-database-server-on-ubuntu-20-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-percona-database-server-on-ubuntu-20-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Percona Database Server on Ubuntu 20.04"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<header>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<article>\n<p>Percona Server for MySQL is a free, enhanced, fully compatible, open-source drop-in replacement for MySQL. It offers greater performance, scalability, and features such as advanced backup options. In this guide, we will walk through the steps of installing Percona Database Server on Ubuntu 20.04. Whether you\u2019re using a Linux-based server or a , the steps are straightforward, and Percona can be an excellent choice for managing your databases on any platform, including .<\/p>\n<h2>Prerequisites<\/h2>\n<p>Before we start, ensure that you have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An Ubuntu 20.04 server with root or sudo access.<\/li>\n<li>At least 2 GB of RAM (depending on the size of your database).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re using  or <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">Microsoft SQL VPS Windows<\/a>, you can install Percona in a Linux environment within your Windows VPSserver setup or use a virtual machine to manage the database on Windows-based infrastructure.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Begin by updating the package lists on your Ubuntu server to ensure all software is up to date:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt update\r\nsudo apt upgrade -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 2: Install Percona Server<\/h2>\n<p>First, we need to add the Percona repository to our server. Download and install the Percona repository package:<\/p>\n<pre><code>wget https:\/\/repo.percona.com\/apt\/percona-release_latest.$(lsb_release -sc)_all.deb\r\nsudo dpkg -i percona-release_latest.$(lsb_release -sc)_all.deb<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Next, update the package lists again to include the new Percona repository:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt update<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Now, install Percona Server for MySQL with the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install percona-server-server -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 3: Secure the Percona Installation<\/h2>\n<p>After installation, start the MySQL service and run the security script to secure your installation:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl start mysql\r\nsudo systemctl enable mysql\r\nsudo mysql_secure_installation<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>You will be prompted to set a root password and make other security choices, such as removing test databases and anonymous users, which are recommended for production environments.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 4: Log in to the MySQL Shell<\/h2>\n<p>Once the installation is complete and secured, log in to the MySQL shell as the root user:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo mysql -u root -p<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Enter the root password you created during the secure installation process, and you will be logged into the MySQL shell.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 5: Create a Database and User<\/h2>\n<p>Inside the MySQL shell, you can now create a new database and user. For example, to create a database named `mydb` and a user named `myuser` with a password:<\/p>\n<pre><code>CREATE DATABASE mydb;\r\nCREATE USER 'myuser'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'mypassword';\r\nGRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON mydb.* TO 'myuser'@'localhost';\r\nFLUSH PRIVILEGES;\r\nEXIT;<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>This will create a new database and user with the necessary permissions to manage it.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 6: Test the Installation<\/h2>\n<p>You can verify that Percona is running properly by logging in again using the newly created user:<\/p>\n<pre><code>mysql -u myuser -p<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Enter the password for `myuser`, and you should be able to access the `mydb` database and run SQL queries.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits of Hosting Percona on a VPS<\/h2>\n<p>Hosting Percona on a  or a <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">virtual private server hosting Windows<\/a> allows you to take advantage of dedicated resources for managing high-performance databases. A <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">UK Windows VPS<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">Microsoft SQL VPS Windows<\/a> ensures better scalability, reliability, and security for your databases, especially when managing large data sets or running high-traffic applications.<\/p>\n<p>Using <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">Windows VPS<\/a> ensures that you have full control over your infrastructure, allowing you to optimize performance and resource allocation for Percona and other database services.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Percona Server for MySQL is a powerful alternative to standard MySQL installations, offering improved performance and advanced features. By following this guide, you can easily install and configure Percona Database Server on Ubuntu 20.04. For enhanced performance and scalability, consider using <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> to manage your databases on a reliable and secure VPS platform.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<footer>\n<p>\u00a9 2024 VPS Hosting Solutions<\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"post-author-box\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;\">\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. 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