1.0 This defines an instance of MySQL database server Defines a MySQL database server Define a name Name Define configuration file Define configuration file Define an IP address for MySQL Define an IP address for MySQL server. If the address is not given then first IP address from the service is taken. Other command-line options for mysqld Other command-line options for mysqld Wait X seconds for correct end of service startup Wait X seconds for correct end of service startup Wait X seconds for correct end of service shutdown Wait X seconds for correct end of service shutdown Inherit the service name. We need to know the service name in order to determine file systems and IPs for this service. Inherit the service name.