Install MySQL 5.0 & MySQL GUI Tools from COMI-1260 CD

Install MySQL 5.0 Step 1.

Create a temporary folder and download the two MySQL files into it. mysql-essential-5.0.27-win32.msi mysql-gui-tools-5.0-r8-win32.msi

Step 2.

Double click mysql-essential-5.0.27-win32 to begin installation. The wizard will ask for the Setup Type, choose Complete.

Step 3.

You are now ready to install the program. Keep the destination folder and click Install.

This will install MySQL on your machine; it may take a few minutes.

Step 4.

MySQL gives you an opportunity to create an account with MySQL.com. Create an account if you wish, the safest option is to choose Skip Sign-Up.

Step 5.

The setup for MySQL Server 5.0 is complete. Select the option to Configure the MySQL Server now and click Finish.

Step 6.

This takes you to the MySQL Server Instance Configuration Wizard. Choose Standard Configuration and proceed to the Instance Configuration. Click on the option to Install as Window Service, use list box option of MYSQL5 for Service Name, and click option to Launch the MySQL Server automatically. You also want to click the option to Include Bin Directory in Windows PATH.

Step 7.

The next section is where you must set the root password. (For information on why you must set the root password and not have a blank value, refer to my website for information on the “Slammer Worm”) Check the option to Modify Security Settings and create a root password. Leave the options for Connect from localhost and Create Anonymous Account unchecked.

Be sure to write this down as this is the password to control the operations of your MySQL server instance. Later in this document you will find an illustration showing how to create a user account.

Step 8.

The next dialog window will finalize your settings and complete the install. Click Execute here. ** If there is a problem with your installation, this is the most likely place you will encounter it. Uninstall MySQL via Add/Remove Programs, and delete the MySQL folder from the Program Files folder before you re-try.

Most common causes for problems are firewall, and anti-virus software.

Install MySQL GUI Tools Step 1.

Double click mysql-gui-tools-5.0-r8-win32 to begin installation. At the first dialog window click Next.

Step 2.

Accept the license agreement and click Next.

Step 3.

Keep the default Destination Folder.

Step 4.

Choose Complete Setup Type.

Step 5.

Click Install to complete the Install process.

Test MySQL and Create a User Account Step 1.

From the START menu, select MySQL MySQL Administrator. You will begin with a sign-in dialog window. Enter localhost for Server Host, root for Username, and the password you used in the setup section above for Password. Verify that the port is 3306 and click OK.

Step 2.

This will take you to the MySQL Administrator main screen. From here you will set the Administrator option to Show Global Privileges. To do this Select Options from the Tools Menu and check the option to Show Global Privileges.

Step 3.

Now you can add a New User. From the MySQL Administrator main screen click User Administration from the frame on the left, click the User Information tab, and click the New User button from the bottom of the screen. In the window, create a username and password for yourself.

Be sure to write this down as this is the password you will use to work with MySQL.

Step 4.

To complete the New User creation, click the Global Privileges tab and click the << button to give yourself all available privileges and click Apply Changes.

You are now ready to begin to use MySQL either by the MySQL Administrator or at the command line. You may now delete the temporary folder containing the installation files you created at the beginning of the install process.