Re: [CentOS] Why does 'mysql' user has /bin/bash shell?

On 01/10/2014 02:25 AM, Cliff Pratt wrote:

Can you not set up a test system and try it out? Or, if this is your only system, could you not back it up, and test your suggestions out?

I dont have enough unit test in mind to assume it's safe.

The mysql "shell" is for viewing data in your databases and manipulating the data in required. You can also add tables and things like that. It is a powerful tool if you know what you are doing.

I might confuse you. I'm not talking about the "mysql>" prompt. I know what it is for. I'm talking about: # grep mysql /etc/passwd mysql:x:498:498:MySQL server:/var/lib/mysql:/bin/bash ^^^^^^^^^ this -|