Section 2: Getting Started

Section 2: Getting Started#

Downloading MySQL#

Windows:#

Step 1: Go to https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/installer/

  • Select version and OS and download the larger file

  • Click ‘no thanks, just start my download’

Step 2: Run the installer and follow the setup process

  • For setup type, unless you have specific needs or know exactly which one you want, just select ‘Full’ setup type

  • Continue following instructions, clicking next/execute

  • Setup password when prompted and continue on

    • On the installation complete page, check ‘Start MySQL Workbench after setup.’ Starting MySQL Shell is not required right now unless you want to explore it.

  • Finish installation

MacOS:#

Step 1: Go to https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/

  • Select version (8.0.43) and OS and download the DMG Archive

  • Click ‘no thanks, just start my download’

  • Launch the downloaded package

Step 2: Follow download process

  • Continue/agree with prompts

  • Enter password when prompted

Step 3: Go to https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/workbench/

  • Select version and OS and download the DMG Archive

  • Click ‘no thanks, just start my download’

  • Once finished downloading, open it and drag the MySQL Workbench Icon into the Applications folder

  • Now, MySQL Workbench should be installed onto your macbook. Open MySQL Workbench (from app launcher or spotlight)

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