Mac OS X Server: How to Locate MySQL; What Is It?

This article describes MySQL included with Mac OS X Server 10.0.3 or later.
MySQL is a relational database management system, developed by MySQL AB (http://www.mysql.com/).

MySQL is installed in a hidden directory that is not visible in the Finder. You can find this directory by using the Terminal application to navigate to:

/usr/bin/

Note: Above is the correct location for 10.2.6 or later. For earlier versions, navigate to:

/usr/local/mysql

MySQL documentation is available online at: http://www.mysql.com/documentation/. Mac OS X Server 10.2 includes mysql version 3.
Published Date: Feb 17, 2012