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2.3.1 Windows System Requirements
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To run MySQL on Windows, you need the following:
* A 32-bit Windows operating system such as 9x, Me, NT, 2000, XP, or
Windows Server 2003.
A Windows NT based operating system (NT, 2000, XP, 2003) permits
you to run the MySQL server as a service. The use of a Windows NT
based operating system is strongly recommended. Windows
start service.
* TCP/IP protocol support.
* A copy of the MySQL binary distribution for Windows, which can be
downloaded from `http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/'. Getting
MySQL.
Note: If you download the distribution via FTP, we recommend the
use of an adequate FTP client with a resume feature to avoid
corruption of files during the download process.
* A tool that can read `.zip' files, to unpack the distribution file.
* Enough space on the hard drive to unpack, install, and create the
databases in accordance with your requirements (generally a
minimum of 200 megabytes is recommended.)
You may also have the following optional requirements:
* If you plan to connect to the MySQL server via ODBC, you also need
a Connector/ODBC driver. ODBC Connector.
* If you need tables with a size larger than 4GB, install MySQL on
an NTFS or newer filesystem. Don't forget to use `MAX_ROWS' and
`AVG_ROW_LENGTH' when you create tables. `CREATE TABLE'
CREATE TABLE.
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