There are several ways to update the root password in MySQL with zero down-time, either by manipulating the user table, using replication, or using other accoun

There are several ways to update the root password in MySQL with zero down-time, either by manipulating the user table, using replication, or using other accounts (ie. most people grant excessive privileges to role accounts.) https://www.percona.com/blog/2014/12/10/reset-mysql-root-password-without-restarting-mysql-no-downtime/ https://www.percona.com/blog/2014/12/10/reset-mysql-root-pas...