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+#!/bin/bash
+
+docker run --rm \
+  --name mysql \
+  --network unitservices \
+  -e MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=placeholder \
+  --publish 3306:3306/tcp \
+  mysql
+
+# TODO: After testing is done, the published port can be removed