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How do I update my current MySql installation on an Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Tahr server?

I currently have this installed: Server version: 5.5.43-0ubuntu0.14.04.1-log (Ubuntu)

I would like to update to the latest stable MySQL release. Could someone point me to a good tutorial or write the command I need to execute in the shell?

Also is there any important thing I should know about before I do this upgrade? I have several sites on this server and I don't want their databases getting corrupted by accident during the upgrade.

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I agree with JulianH.  What are you expecting to gain?  For the vast majority of situations, there will be no functional difference from MySQL 5.0 to 5.7.  If all of your database are running fine on MySQL 5.5, you will probably see no difference at all by moving to 5.6.

If your current version is the 'standard' version supported by Ubuntu, you will continue to get security updates if they are needed.  If you switch to some other version, you may not.