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MySQL 9.7 Reference Manual
  • Preface and Legal Notices
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  • MySQL Programs
    • Overview of MySQL Programs
    • Using MySQL Programs
      • Invoking MySQL Programs
      • Specifying Program Options
        • Using Options on the Command Line
        • Using Option Files
        • Command-Line Options that Affect Option-File Handling
        • Program Option Modifiers
        • Using Options to Set Program Variables
        • Option Defaults, Options Expecting Values, and the = Sign
      • Command Options for Connecting to the Server
      • Connecting to the MySQL Server Using Command Options
      • Connecting to the Server Using URI-Like Strings or Key-Value Pairs
      • Connecting to the Server Using DNS SRV Records
      • Connection Transport Protocols
      • Connection Compression Control
      • Setting Environment Variables
    • Server and Server-Startup Programs
      • mysqld — The MySQL Server