🐬Installing Started with MySQL

Getting Started with MySQL and MySQL Workbench Installation

Overview

This guide will help you set up MySQL for your development environment. Additionally, you have the option to install MySQL Workbench, a powerful tool for managing your MySQL databases. Follow these steps to get started with MySQL.

📊SQL Server

Prerequisites

• A computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux

• Administrator privileges for installing software

Step 1: Install MySQL Server

Windows

1. Download MySQL Installer:

   • Go to the MySQL Community Downloads page.

   • Click on "MySQL Installer for Windows" and download the installer.

2. Run the Installer:

   • Open the downloaded installer.

   • Choose the setup type (Developer Default is recommended).

   • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

   • Configure MySQL Server with a root password and set up any other required configurations.

3. Verify Installation:

   • Open Command Prompt.

   • Run the following command to verify the installation:

     mysql --version

   • You should see the installed version of MySQL.

macOS

1. Download MySQL DMG Archive:

   • Go to the MySQL Community Downloads page.

   • Select macOS as your operating system and download the DMG archive.

2. Install MySQL:

   • Open the downloaded .dmg file.

   • Run the MySQL installer package.

   • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

   • Configure MySQL Server with a root password during the installation process.

3. Start MySQL Server:

   • Open System Preferences and go to MySQL.

   • Start the MySQL server.

4. Verify Installation:

   • Open Terminal.

   • Run the following command:

     mysql --version

   • You should see the installed version of MySQL.

Linux

1. Add MySQL APT Repository:

   • Open Terminal and run the following commands (for Ubuntu/Debian-based distributions):

     wget https://dev.mysql.com/get/mysql-apt-config_0.8.17-1_all.deb
     sudo dpkg -i mysql-apt-config_0.8.17-1_all.deb
     sudo apt-get update

2. Install MySQL Server:

   • Run the following command:

     sudo apt-get install mysql-server

   • During the installation, you will be prompted to set a root password.

3. Start MySQL Server:

   • Ensure MySQL server is running:

     sudo systemctl start mysql

4. Verify Installation:

   • Run the following command:

     mysql --version

   • You should see the installed version of MySQL.

Step 2: Install MySQL Workbench (Optional)

Windows

1. Download MySQL Workbench:

   • Go to the MySQL Workbench Downloads page.

   • Select the appropriate version for Windows and download the installer.

2. Run the Installer:

   • Open the downloaded installer.

   • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

3. Launch MySQL Workbench:

   • Open MySQL Workbench from the Start Menu or Desktop.

macOS

1. Download MySQL Workbench:

   • Go to the MySQL Workbench Downloads page.

   • Select the appropriate version for macOS and download the DMG archive.

2. Install MySQL Workbench:

   • Open the downloaded .dmg file.

   • Drag the MySQL Workbench icon to the Applications folder.

3. Launch MySQL Workbench:

   • Open MySQL Workbench from the Applications folder.

Linux

1. Download MySQL Workbench:

   • Go to the MySQL Workbench Downloads page.

   • Select the appropriate version for your Linux distribution and download the package.

2. Install MySQL Workbench:

   • For Ubuntu/Debian-based distributions, use the following commands:

     sudo dpkg -i mysql-workbench-community_<version>.deb
     sudo apt-get install -f

3. Launch MySQL Workbench:

   • Open MySQL Workbench from the applications menu or run mysql-workbench from the terminal.