MySQL Tutorial
MySQL works on different platforms like Windows, Mac, Linux etc
In this tutorial, you will learn step by step how to install MySQL on the Windows platform using the MySQL Installer.
MySQL installer provides you with an easy-to-use wizard that helps you to install MySQL with the following components:
To download MySQL installer, go to the following link http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/installer/. There are two installer files:
To install MySQL using the MySQL installer, double-click on the MySQL installer file and follow the steps
Install MySQL Step 1 - Windows configures MySQL Installer
Install MySQL Step 2 - Choose the first option: Install MySQL Products
Install MySQL Step 3 – MySQL installer checks and downloads the latest MySQL products including MySQL server, MySQL Workbench, etc.
Install MySQL Step 5 – Choosing a Setup Type: there are several setup types available. Choose the Full option to install all MySQL products and features.
Install MySQL Step 5 – Checking Requirements
Install MySQL Step 6 – Installation Progress: MySQL Installer downloads all selected products. It will take a while, depending on which products you selected and the speed of your internet connection
Install MySQL Step 6 – Installation Progress: downloading Products in progress
Install MySQL Step 6 – Installation Progress: Complete Downloading. Click the Next button to continue
Install MySQL Step 7 – Configuration Overview. Click the Next button to configure MySQL Database Serve
Install MySQL Step 7.1 – MySQL Server Configuration: choose Config Type and MySQL port (3006 by default) and click Next button to continue
Install MySQL Step 7.2 – MySQL Server Configuration: choose a password for the root account. Please note the password download and keep it securely if you are installing MySQL database server on a production server. If you want to add a more MySQL user, you can do it in this step.
Install MySQL Step 7.3 – MySQL Server Configuration: choose Windows service details including Windows Service Name and account type, then click Next button to continue.
Install MySQL Step 8 – Configuration Overview: MySQL Installer installs sample databases and sample models.
Install MySQL Step 9 – Installation Completes: the installation completes. Click the Finish button to close the installation wizard and launch the MySQL Workbench.
