The error message FileExistsError: [Errno 17] File exists: '/etc/my.cnf.d.govprev' indicates that there's an attempt to create a file or directory that already exists. In this case, it's trying to create a directory named /etc/my.cnf.d.govprev, but a file or directory with that name already exists.

Here are some steps you can take to address this issue:

1. Check if the Directory Already Exists:

   bash

• ls -l /etc/my.cnf.d.govprev

  This command will list details about the file or directory. If it exists, you may want to investigate why it's there and if it's safe to delete or rename.

• Rename or Delete the Existing Directory:

  If it's safe to do so, you can rename or delete the existing directory:

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or

• rm -r /etc/my.cnf.d.govprev

  Make sure to use caution when removing files or directories, as they may contain important configuration files.

• Retry the Operation:

  After renaming or deleting the existing directory, try the operation again.

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• # Example command mkdir /etc/my.cnf.d.govprev

• Check for Symlinks:

  It's also possible that there's a symbolic link with the same name. You can check for symlinks with:

  bash
• ls -l /etc/my.cnf.d.govprev

  If it shows an arrow ->, it means it's a symlink.

• Permissions and Ownership:

  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions and ownership to create the directory in the specified location.

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