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Hands-On MySQL Administration
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Hands-On MySQL Administration

by Arunjith Aravindan, Jeyaram Ayyalusamy
June 2024
Intermediate to advanced
608 pages
15h 3m
English
O'Reilly Media, Inc.
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Chapter 2. Installing and Configuring MySQL Server

In this chapter, we cover the steps required to install and configure the MySQL server on both Windows and Linux operating systems. Additionally, we will explore best practices for MySQL server configuration, performance tuning, and upgrading.

Installing MySQL Server on Windows

Installing MySQL by using the MySQL Installer Community Edition is a straightforward process, and you can follow these steps to complete the installation successfully:

  1. Download the latest MySQL Installer version from the official MySQL website. Select the appropriate operating system (Windows or Linux) and architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) of your computer, and download the corresponding installer:

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  2. Double-click the downloaded file to run the installer:

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  1. Choose the type of MySQL setup you want to install. You can choose a typical or custom installation, depending on your needs. Click Next to continue:

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  1. The installer checks whether your system meets the minimum requirements for MySQL. If there are any issues, the installer will display them on the next screen:

  1. Review the list of MySQL products that will be installed. After confirming ...

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