mysql51

A Mysql5.1 installation running on Docker

In 2024 when Mysql 8.3 ist current, a MySQL5.1 environment (released in 2010) is still needed as requirement from mature programs

build

clone the source directory, define the exact mysql version and run the build.sh script. Only 5.1.X versions are supported. Source will be downloaded from MySQL Product Archive while running build (means internet access is needed)

git clone https://github.com/Tommi2Day/mysql51.git
cd mysql51
# set desired version
VERSION=5.1.51
./build.sh $VERSION

exposed Ports

# mysql  
EXPOSE 3306

expected volume mount

-v mysqldata:/db # mysql datadir

Environment variables used

MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=mysql51
TZ=Europe/Berlin

Root password will be bound to the wildcard % host to allow login from any network host.

Run

Specify the exact mysql version, the MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD environment variable and a volume for the datafiles when launching a new container, e.g:

VERSION=5.1.51
docker run --name mysql51 \
--add-host="mysql51:127.0.0.1" \
-e MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=$MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD \ 
-v /docker/mysql51-data:/db \ 
-p 33306:3306 \
tommi2day/mysql51:$VERSION

Connect to mysql

mysql -h localhost -P 33306 -u root --password=$MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD mysql

Source Repo

github.com/Tommi2Day/mysql51

Tommi2Day/mysql51

README