2.3.3 Configuration: Manually

2.3.3.1 Extracting the Install Archive

2.3.3.2 Creating an Option File

2.3.3.3 Selecting a MySQL Server Type

2.3.3.4 Initializing the Data Directory

2.3.3.5 Starting the Server for the First Time

2.3.3.6 Starting MySQL from the Windows Command Line

2.3.3.7 Customizing the PATH for MySQL Tools

2.3.3.8 Starting MySQL as a Windows Service

2.3.3.9 Testing The MySQL Installation

These instructions apply to those not using the MySQL Configurator application to configure and set up the MySQL server; or for manually making additional changes. Using MySQL Configurator is recommended.