Delete a MySQL Database on Linux

Pre-Flight Check
These instructions are intended for deleting a MySQL database on Linux via the command line.
I’ll be working from a Liquid Web Core Managed CentOS 7 server, and I’ll be logged in as root.

First we’ll login to the MySQL server from the command line with the following command:

mysql -u root -p
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AWS Backups

Since AWS is entirely self-managed, it’s up to you to keep your instance updated and secure. That’s a lot of responsibility, so I recommend setting up a calendar alert on your phone and/or computer so that you go through the motions at least once a month.

Backups in AWS are surprisingly simple. To create a backup, you simply make a “Snapshot” of your instance.

1) Log into your AWS Console
2) Go to your EC2 dashboard
3) Go to your Volumes tab.
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