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2.3 Installing MySQL on Windows
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A native Windows version of MySQL has been available from MySQL AB since
version 3.21 and represents a sizable percentage of the daily downloads
of MySQL. This section describes the process for installing MySQL on
Windows.
With the release of MySQL 4.1.5, MySQL AB has introduced a new
installer for the Windows version of MySQL, combined with a new GUI
Configuration Wizard. This combination automatically installs MySQL,
creates an option file, starts the server, and secures the default user
accounts.
If you have installed a version of MySQL prior to version 4.1.5, you
must perform the following steps:
1. Obtain and install the distribution.
2. Set up an option file if necessary.
3. Select the server that you want to use.
4. Start the server.
5. Assign passwords to the initial MySQL accounts.
This process also must be followed with newer MySQL installations where
the installation package does not include an installer.
MySQL for Windows is available in two distribution formats:
* The binary distribution contains a setup program that installs
everything you need so that you can start the server immediately.
* The source distribution contains all the code and support files
for building the executables using the VC++ 6.0 compiler.
Generally speaking, you should use the binary distribution. It's
simpler, and you need no additional tools to get MySQL up and running.
This section describes how to install MySQL on Windows using a binary
distribution. To install using a source distribution, see
Windows source build.
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* Windows system requirements Windows System Requirements
* Windows choosing package Choosing An Installation Package
* Windows using installer Installing MySQL with the Automated Installer
* Windows install wizard Using the MySQL Installation Wizard
* Windows config wizard Using the Configuration Wizard
* Windows install archive Installing MySQL from a noinstall Zip Archive
* Windows extract archive Extracting the Install Archive
* Windows create option file Creating an Option File
* Windows select server Selecting a MySQL Server type
* Windows server first start Starting the Server for the First Time
* Windows start command line Starting MySQL from the Windows Command Line
* Windows start service Starting MySQL as a Windows Service
* Windows testing Testing The MySQL Installation
* Windows troubleshooting Troubleshooting a MySQL Installation Under Windows
* Windows upgrading Upgrading MySQL on Windows
* Windows vs Unix MySQL on Windows Compared to MySQL on Unix
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