# Introduction In this project, you will learn how to change the default error log location for the MySQL database server. By the end of this project, you will be able to: - Create a dedicated directory for storing MySQL error logs - Set the appropriate permissions and ownership for the log directory and file - Modify the MySQL configuration files to change the default error log location ## ð Preview ![Unfinished](https://file.labex.io/namespace/718bace8-27a3-4200-a588-dde4041ceeb9/mysql/project-changing-the-error-log-location/lab-changing-the-error-log-location/assets/img_3.png) ## ðŊ Tasks In this project, you will learn: - How to create a new directory for storing MySQL error logs - How to change the user, group, and permissions for the log directory and file - How to modify the MySQL configuration files to set the new error log location ## ð Achievements After completing this project, you will be able to: - Customize the location of the MySQL error logs to a more convenient directory - Ensure proper permissions and ownership for the MySQL error log files - Confidently navigate and modify MySQL configuration files to suit your needs
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