My previous guide for MySQL involved the use of Task Scheduler. Today I’m offering a recommended and excellent alternative for installing the latest MySQL version via Portainer. MySQL is the world’s most popular open source database. With its proven performance, reliability and ease-of-use, MySQL has become the leading database choice for web-based applications, covering the entire range from personal projects and websites, via e-commerce and information services, all the way to high profile web properties including Facebook, X, YouTube, Yahoo! and many more. In today’s article I want to teach you how to install the Docker version of MySQL which will help you set up a database for each Docker package you want to install that requires a MySQL database. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install MySQL on your Synology NAS using Docker & Portainer.
STEP 1
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STEP 2
Install Portainer using my step by step guide. If you already have Portainer installed on your Synology NAS, skip this STEP. Attention: Make sure you have installed the latest Portainer version.
STEP 3
Install Text Editor via Synology “Package Center”. (Mandatory STEP.) If you already have Text Editor installed on your Synology NAS, skip this STEP.
STEP 4
Go to File Station and open the docker folder. Inside the docker folder, create two new folders and name them phpmyadmin-mysql and mysql. Follow the instructions in the image below.
Note: Be careful to enter only lowercase, not uppercase letters.
STEP 5
Download (click on the blue link below) then unzip and upload the uploads.ini file below in the phpmyadmin-mysql folder that you have previously created at STEP 4. Follow the instructions in the image below. 🔒Note: Support my work to unlock the password. You can use this password to download any file on mariushosting forever!
STEP 6
Log into Portainer using your username and password. On the left sidebar in Portainer, click on Stacks then + Add stack. Follow the instructions in the image below.
STEP 7
In the Name field type in mysql. Follow the instructions in the image below.
version: '3.9'
services:
mysql:
image: mysql
healthcheck:
test: ["CMD", "mysqladmin" ,"ping", "-h", "localhost"]
restart: on-failure:5
volumes:
- /volume1/docker/mysql:/var/lib/mysql:rw
environment:
- MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=mariushosting
- TZ=Europe/Bucharest
- PGID=100
- PUID=1026
ports:
- 3306:3306
container_name: MySQL
phpmyadmin:
image: phpmyadmin:latest
healthcheck:
test: curl -f http://localhost:80/ || exit 1
restart: on-failure:5
environment:
- PMA_PORT=3306
- PMA_HOST=192.168.1.18
volumes:
- /volume1/docker/phpmyadmin-mysql/uploads.ini:/usr/local/etc/php/conf.d/php-phpmyadmin.ini:rw
ports:
- 2500:80
container_name: phpMyAdmin
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD and type in your own password. mariushosting is an example for a password. You will need this password later at STEP 11. ⚠️Warning: Do NOT use a complicated password with special characters.
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value for TZ. (Select your current Time Zone from this list.)
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value numbers for PUID and PGID with your own values. (Follow my step by step guide on how to do this.)
Note: Before you paste the code above in the Web editor area below, change the value of PMA_HOST and add your own LOCAL NAS IP. 192.168.1.18 is my own Synology NAS IP you should use your own Synology NAS IP.
STEP 8
Scroll down on the page until you see a button called Deploy the stack. Click on it. Follow the instructions in the image below. The installation process can take up to a few minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection.
STEP 9
If everything goes right, you will see the following message at the top right of your screen: “Success Stack successfully deployed“.
STEP 10
Go back to STEP 1 or you will deal with karma 🙂
STEP 11
The installation process can take up to a few seconds/minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection. Now open your browser and type in http://Synology-ip-address:2500 Connect to your MySQL using root as Username and the MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD you have previously chosen at STEP 7. Click Log in. Follow the instructions in the image below. Note: MySQL doesn’t have a graphical interface; it works in the background. In order to view and create new databases you will need to use phpMyAdmin.
STEP 12
Your phpMyAdmin container with MySQL database at a glance!
STEP 13
Fix the phpMyAdmin configuration storage issue.
Enjoy MySQL!
If you encounter issues by using this container, make sure to check out the Common Docker issues article.
Note: If you want to run the the phpMyAdmin graphical interface container over HTTPS, check How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS. In order to make phpMyAdmin work via HTTPS, it’s mandatory to activate WebSocket.
Note: Can I run Docker on my Synology NAS? See the supported models.
Note: Find out how to update the MySQL container with the latest image.
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Note: How to Add Access Control Profile on Your NAS.
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Note: Best Practices When Using Docker and DDNS.
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Note: Find out the Best NAS Models For Docker.
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This post was updated on Wednesday / February 21st, 2024 at 1:38 PM