MySQL and Windows

Abstract

This is the MySQL extract for Microsoft Windows from the MySQL 8.0 Reference Manual.

For legal information, see the Legal Notices.

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Document generated on: 2024-12-19 (revision: 80567)

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Table of Contents

Preface and Legal Notices

1 Installing MySQL on Microsoft Windows

1.1 MySQL Installation Layout on Microsoft Windows

1.2 Choosing an Installation Package

1.3 MySQL Installer for Windows

1.3.1 MySQL Installer Initial Setup

1.3.2 Setting Alternative Server Paths with MySQL Installer

1.3.3 Installation Workflows with MySQL Installer

1.3.4 MySQL Installer Product Catalog and Dashboard

1.3.5 MySQL Installer Console Reference

1.4 Installing MySQL on Microsoft Windows Using a noinstall ZIP Archive

1.4.1 Extracting the Install Archive

1.4.2 Creating an Option File

1.4.3 Selecting a MySQL Server Type

1.4.4 Initializing the Data Directory

1.4.5 Starting the Server for the First Time

1.4.6 Starting MySQL from the Windows Command Line

1.4.7 Customizing the PATH for MySQL Tools

1.4.8 Starting MySQL as a Windows Service

1.4.9 Testing The MySQL Installation

1.5 Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows MySQL Server Installation

1.6 Windows Postinstallation Procedures

1.7 Windows Platform Restrictions

2 Upgrading MySQL on Windows

3 Connection to MySQL Server Failing on Windows

4 Resetting the Root Password: Windows Systems