How to remove mysql server and mysql client on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 ?

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Issue

  • I need to do a full removal of mysql server and client from my system. I am having problems with mysql recognizing the root password. I have tried un-installing and re-installing from the rhn gui, but that has not helped.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.1
  • mysql-server
  • mysql

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