For MySQL 5.6, there are installation package formats
to choose from when installing MySQL on Windows:
MySQL Installer: This package has a file
name similar to mysql-installer-5.5.0.msi
but is not available for MySQL Server 5.6.
The Complete Package: This
package has a file name similar to
mysql-5.6.6-win32.msi and
contains all files needed for a complete Windows installation,
including the Configuration Wizard. This package includes
optional components such as the embedded server and benchmark
suite.
The Noinstall Archive: This
package has a file name similar to
mysql-5.6.6-win32.zip and
contains all the files found in the Complete install package,
with the exception of the Configuration Wizard. This package
does not include an automated installer, and must be manually
installed and configured.
The Complete package is recommended for most users. The Complete
distribution is available as an .msi file for
use with the Windows Installer. The Noinstall distribution is
packaged as a Zip archive. To use a Zip archive, you must have a
tool that can unpack .zip files.
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