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MySQL

MySQL is the world's most popular open-source database, known for its performance and ease of use.

Implementation Details​

  • Image: mysql:8.0
  • Port: 3306
  • Default User: laravel

🔐 Security & Initialization​

LaraKube provides a hardened MySQL setup:

  • Application User: Instead of using the root account, LaraKube creates a dedicated laravel user with scoped permissions.
  • Secure Passwords: All credentials are managed via Kubernetes Secret resources, ensuring they are never stored in plain text.
  • Readiness Probes: Uses mysqladmin ping to ensure the database is fully ready to handle connections before your application starts.

🔌 Connection​

To connect a GUI client to your local MySQL instance:

  1. Open a tunnel: 
    larakube tunnel mysql
  2. Use the credentials:
    • Host: 127.0.0.1
    • User: laravel
    • Database: laravel