How do I update MySQL 5.7 to the new MySQL 8.0? : <p>How do I <strong>update</strong> to MySQL 8.0 from the default version (5.7)? </p>

<p>It's important for me for it to make an update and not re-install MySQL so all my data won't be corrupt. </p>

<p>There is not a lot of info regarding this issue since it was only released not long ago with <a href="https://mysqlserverteam.com/whats-new-in-mysql-8-0-generally-available/" rel="noreferrer">tons of awesome new features!</a></p>

<p><a href="https://blog.softhints.com/how-to-install-mysql-8-on-ubuntu-16-04/" rel="noreferrer">This is what I have found</a> that seems like it will only update and not destroy my data. I'm not going to proceed until I'm sure. </p>
