MySQL is a popular open-source relational database used to store and manage data efficiently. Installing it on Ubuntu 20.04 provides a stable setup for building and securing database-driven applications. This article covers the steps to install and configure MySQL on Ubuntu 20.04. For a similar setup on a different system, check out our article on [installing MySQL on Debian 12](https://docs.vultr.com/how-to-install-mysql-on-debian-12). Before you begin: * Have an [Ubuntu 20.04 server](https://w......