Today, we will see the process of installing MySQL on Ubuntu environment. In general, using MySQL in a Linux environment is a very common combination mainly in a middle-size businesses. Both products are free, stable and with high performance rates. Before we start the installation, we need to download all the latest updates for our existing Ubuntu system. This is an easy process even for novice users. All we have to do is to go to System → Administration → Update Manager. You will need an Internet connection throughout the entire installation process.