MySQL is a popular relational database management system, which is widely used in the development and management of Web applications. In this article, we will introduce how to install MySQL database on Windows system.
Step 1: Download the MySQL installer.
First, you need to download the MySQL installer from MySQL official website. On the download page, you can choose different versions, including community version and enterprise version. For individual users and small businesses, the community edition is a good choice.
Step 2: Run MySQL Setup.
When the download is complete, double-click to run MySQL Setup. In the installation wizard, you need to select the installation type. If you only need to install MySQL server and client tools, you can choose the "Full" installation type. If you need to install other components, such as MySQLWorkbench and other tools, you can choose a custom installation type.
Next, you need to choose the installation location of MySQL. By default, MySQL will be installed in the c: \ program files \ MySQL \ MySQL server x.x directory. If you want to install MySQL in another location, click the browse button and select a new installation location.
Step 3: Configure MySQL server.
During the installation, you need to set a password for the MySQL server. Please make sure that you choose a strong password and keep it in a safe place. In addition, you need to select the port number of MySQL server. By default, MySQL server uses port 3306.
Step 4: Start the MySQL server.
After the installation is completed, you need to start the MySQL server. You can find MySQL service in Windows service and start it. You can also use the command line tool or MySQLWorkbench to start the MySQL server.
Step 5: Connect MySQL server.
Once the MySQL server is started, you can connect to it using MySQL client tools. You can connect to the MySQL server using the command line tool or MySQLWorkbench. During the connection, you need to enter the IP address, port number, user name and password of MySQL server.