If you need to allow remote connections to your MySQL server, see how you can easily accomplish that task.

If you manage multiple MySQL servers and want a simplified means of logging in, see how to use the new passwordless authentication feature.

6 rows in set (0.00 sec) Just the Tip of the Iceberg! The mysql command-line interactive program is a very powerful way to access, display and even manipulate data without the need for any GUI at all.