title: Mysql 5.7.29 installation on Ubuntu Linux 18.04 LTS
body: <p>I'm re-installing MySQL (5.7.29) for Ubuntu Linux 18.04 LTS. I installed the package using apt &amp; started the service without issue. I was not asked for a root password during the install and am not able to login.</p>
  
  <p>I assume (from dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.7/en/default-privileges.html) that the data directory was initialized without my knowledge. </p>
  
  <p>I used <code>$tail /var/log/mysql/error.log -n 50</code> to see if an initial random pwd was created - no luck.</p>
  
  <p>I also tried <code>$mysql -u root --skip-password</code>, which also fails due to access denial.</p>
  
  <p>It's been a couple of years since I've used MySQL. What am I doing wrong? TY!</p>