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Download and installation process

Step 1: Download MySQL​

The first step in installing MySQL is downloading the software from the official MySQL website. Here is a step-by-step process:

  1. Visit the MySQL official website at www.mysql.com.
  2. Navigate to the Downloads section and click on the MySQL Community (GPL) downloads page.
  3. On the MySQL Community downloads page, click on the MySQL Community Server.
  4. Choose the appropriate version of MySQL Community Server for your operating system (Windows, Linux, or Mac). If you are unsure, choose the latest stable release.
  5. Click on the "Download" button and save the installer file to your computer.

Step 2: Install MySQL​

Now that you have downloaded MySQL, the next step is to install the software. The installation process may vary depending on your operating system.

Windows​

  1. Locate the MySQL installer file you downloaded and double-click it to start the installation process.
  2. A setup wizard will open. Follow the prompts to install MySQL. Choose a "Full" installation to install all MySQL products and features.
  3. During the installation, you will be asked to set a password for the MySQL root user. Choose a strong password and note it down for future reference.
  4. After the installation is complete, restart your computer.

macOS​

  1. Open the MySQL installer package that you downloaded.
  2. The installer will guide you through the installation process. Choose a "Full" installation to install all MySQL products and features.
  3. During the installation, you will be asked to set a password for the MySQL root user. Choose a strong password and note it down for future reference.
  4. After the installation is complete, restart your computer.

Linux​

  1. Open your terminal.
  2. Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the MySQL installer file.
  3. Use the following command to install MySQL:
sudo dpkg -i mysql-apt-config*
  1. During the installation, you will be asked to set a password for the MySQL root user. Choose a strong password and note it down for future reference.
  2. After the installation is complete, restart your computer.

Step 3: Verify Installation​

After installing MySQL, you should verify that the installation was successful.

  1. Open your command line interface (Terminal for macOS and Linux, Command Prompt for Windows).
  2. Type the following command:
mysql -V
  1. This command should return the version of MySQL that you installed. If it returns an error, there may have been a problem with your installation.

Congratulations, you have successfully downloaded and installed MySQL! In the next steps, you will learn how to use this powerful database management system.