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MySQL Installation Windows Handout

This handout provides a step-by-step guide for installing MySQL Server and MySQL Workbench on a Windows computer. It includes instructions for downloading the installer, running it, selecting setup types, resolving requirements, installing components, configuring the server, and testing the installation. The document concludes with a note on using MySQL Workbench for various database management tasks.

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MySQL Installation Windows Handout

This handout provides a step-by-step guide for installing MySQL Server and MySQL Workbench on a Windows computer. It includes instructions for downloading the installer, running it, selecting setup types, resolving requirements, installing components, configuring the server, and testing the installation. The document concludes with a note on using MySQL Workbench for various database management tasks.

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Installing MySQL on Windows - Classroom Handout

Objective
This handout guides you through installing MySQL Server and MySQL Workbench on a Windows

computer.

Step 1: Download the MySQL Installer

- Go to: https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/installer/

- Choose Web Installer (smaller file) OR Full Installer (includes all components)

- Click Download, then 'No thanks, just start my download.'

- Note: Save the file in an easy-to-access location.

Step 2: Run the Installer

- Right-click and choose 'Run as Administrator'

- Wait for the MySQL Installer to launch.

Step 3: Choose Setup Type

- Developer Default - Recommended

- Server only

- Full

- Custom

- Tip: Developer Default installs server + MySQL Workbench.

Step 4: Resolve Requirements

- Let the installer check for software requirements (like Visual C++).

- Click Execute to install missing dependencies.

- Click Next to continue.

Step 5: Install Components

- Click Execute to install MySQL server and tools.


- Wait for the installation to complete.

- Click Next.

Step 6: Configure MySQL Server

- Server Type: Select Standalone MySQL Server

- Network Configuration: Leave default Port 3306

- Authentication: Choose Use Strong Password Encryption

- Set Root Password: Create a strong password and write it down!

- Optional: Add more MySQL users

- Windows Service Setup: Check 'Configure as Windows Service' and optionally start MySQL at

system startup

- Apply Settings: Click Execute, then Finish

Step 7: Test the Installation

- Complete the product configuration.

- Launch MySQL Workbench.

- Log in using root and the password you created.

Step 8: You're Done!

- You now have MySQL installed and ready to use.

- Use MySQL Workbench for:

- - Running SQL queries

- - Managing databases

- - Designing schemas

Review Questions (Optional for Students)

- 1. What is the default port used by MySQL?

- 2. Which setup type is best for beginners?

- 3. Why is it important to remember the root password?

- 4. What tool helps you visually manage MySQL?

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