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How to replace MySQL with Percona Server Debian or Ubuntu in Vesta Control Panel

Replace MySQL with Percona Server Debian or Ubuntu 

You can safely replace MySQL with Percona Server without lossing any data. In order to do it, please follow the instructions bellow

1. Import Percona GPG key

apt-key adv –keyserver keys.gnupg.net –recv-keys 1C4CBDCDCD2EFD2A

2. Add this to /etc/apt/sources.list, replacing VERSION with the name of your distribution:

deb http://repo.percona.com/apt VERSION main
deb-src http://repo.percona.com/apt VERSION main

3. Update the local cache:

apt-get update

4. Install Percona packages. When asked please don’t change root password.

apt-get install percona-server-server-5.5 percona-server-client-5.5

5. Set Percona Server to auto-start

update-rc.d mysql defaults

 


Vishwajit Kale
Vishwajit Kale blazed onto the digital marketing scene back in 2015 and is the digital marketing strategist of Hostripples, a company that aims to provide affordable web hosting solutions. Vishwajit is experienced in digital and content marketing along with SEO. He's fond of writing technology blogs, traveling and reading.

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