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Installing MySQL should be very quick and painless. The install program should take care of everything you need.The MySQL database server is the world's most popular open source database. Its architecture makes it extremely fast and easy to customize. Extensive reuse of code within the software and a minimalistic approach to producing functionally-rich features has resulted in a database management system unmatched in speed, compactness, stability and ease of deployment. The unique separation of the core server from the storage engine makes it possible to run with strict transaction control or with ultra-fast transactionless disk access, whichever is most appropriate for the situation.
The MySQL database server is available without a license fee under the GNU General Public License (GPL). Commercial non GPL licenses are available for users who prefer not to be restricted by the terms of the GPL.
- Unzip the install file. EX: c:\disks\mysql\mysql-4.0.14b-win.zip
- Run setup.exe (leave destination c:\mysql, unless you want to move it.)
- Select Typical install, or custom if you wish to see / change options
- Let Install finish.
- Run c:\mysql\bin\winmysqladmin.exe, and set your username and password for this tool. This will start the mysql service.
- Reboot your computer
- Open 'Services' located in control panel | Administrative Tools. You will should see mysql listed.
- Open a command prompt Start | Programs | Accessories | Command Prompt
- Change Directory to the MySQL bin directory (c:\mysql\bin\)
- We are not going to change your root password
Type mysqladmin -uroot passwordex: mysqladmin -uroot password secret.
Make a note of this password. It will be your superuser root access password for MySQL.