How do I reset my MySQL database root password?

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Issue

I forgot the MySQL root password. How do I reset it?

# mysql -u root'
Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' (using password: NO)'

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux including:

    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6

  • mysql-server

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