# service mysqld start
Initializing MySQL database: [ OK ]
Installing validate password plugin: [ OK ]
Starting mysqld: [ OK ]
[root@AUSDEV ~]# service mysqld status
mysqld (pid 13364) is running...
root@AUSDEV ~]# mysql --version
mysql Ver 14.14 Distrib 5.7.17, for Linux (i686) using EditLine wrapper
# mysql_secure_installation
Securing the MySQL server deployment.
Enter password for user root:
Error: Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' (using password: YES)
Thanks