The MySQL command line can be a bit daunting at first, but once you get the hang of it, it’ll become second nature. SEE: Server deployment/migration checklist (Tech Pro Research) I want to walk ...

Open a command line by opening the Start menu, typing "cmd" into the search bar, then clicking "Command Prompt" from the results. Log in to the MySQL server by typing "mysql -u MySQLuser -p ...

To enter interactive mode, you simply type: mysql -u root -p food This will prompt you for your password and then log you in to the interactive mode of mysql, with the "food" database open for you to ...