How to check which version of MySQL you are running by using the CLI (Command Line Interface) on Linux

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How to check which version of MySQL you are running by using the CLI (Command Line Interface) on Linux

In the CLI (Command Line Interface) type in the command below and hit enter

mysql --version

The results should look similar to the below with the Version Number in the string

mysql  Ver 14.12 Distrib 5.0.75, for debian-linux-gnu (i486) using readline 5.2

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