MySQL
Official Preset8.0Category: Databases & BaaS
Overview
MySQL is an open-source relational database management system that delivers fast query processing, rock-solid reliability, and multi-tenant performance. It is the default database engine for LAMP stacks and millions of production CMS and e-commerce platforms worldwide. Deploying MySQL with tug.sh ensures pre-configured UTF8mb4 character sets, volume isolation, and simple credentials generation.
Primary Use Cases
Backbone for WordPress, WooCommerce, Magento, and Drupal websites
E-commerce stores and customer order processing backends
Legacy and modern web applications built on PHP, Node.js, or Python
Relational data management with battle-tested performance
Key Features
- High performance storage engines including InnoDB
- Native JSON document support and indexing
- Robust authentication, password validation, and SSL encryption
- Automated replication architectures for high availability
- Massive global community and universal driver compatibility
Container Specification
mysql:8
8.0
Automated Let's Encrypt (Caddy / Traefik)
Managed host volume mounts
How to Deploy MySQL with tug.sh
Connect your Linux server
Run the 1-line tug.sh agent install command on any Ubuntu, Debian, or Rocky Linux VPS.
Select MySQL from the Marketplace
Pick your domain name, configure custom environment variables if needed, and choose your persistent storage folder.
Click Deploy & Go Live
tug.sh pulls the container, sets up HTTPS certificates, configures the reverse proxy, and boots the service in under 60 seconds.
Deploy on Your Server
Experience effortless self-hosting. Deploy MySQL on Hetzner, DigitalOcean, or your home lab with zero maintenance headaches.
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