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+# Class: mysql
+#
+#   This class installs the mysql server and client software.
+#
+# Parameters:
+#
+# Actions:
+#
+# Requires:
+#
+# Sample Usage:
+#
+#   include mysql
+#
+class mysql {
+
+  Exec { path => '/usr/bin' }
+
+  package {
+    'mysql':
+      ensure => installed;
+    'mysql-server':
+      ensure => installed;
+  }
+
+  service { 'mysqld':
+    ensure  => running,
+    require => Package['mysql-server']
+  }
+}