MacOS Can't start MySQL Server

Question

I have MacOS Sierra. I have installed MySQL Server which has been working, however, after a reboot of the Mac Book, I cannot start the MySQL Server.

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Answer 1

After installing Mysql 8.0.12 on MacOS High Sierra, Mysql server would not start up. I tried several suggestions like removing mysql and reinstalling it, rebooting the computer and changing file permissions, all to no avail. I finally got it to work by removing /etc/my.cnf.