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Development Tools Database Foundations Installing MySQL Server and MySQL Workbench Installing MySQL Server and Workbench on Windows

Javier Cacao
Javier Cacao
1,327 Points

Database Basics. Installing questions (mysql)

Hi, I'm Javier and I am following your videos on database basics.

I noticed that the website (mysql.com) has changed. So I followed your link so I can install the same database you are using. However, I noticed that it didn't prompt me to enter a password on the admin account. I'm new to databases. I appreciate all your help.

Regards,

Javier

4 Answers

Purvi Agrawal
Purvi Agrawal
7,960 Points

Hi,

Even I was bit confused during installation as MySQL page has changed considerably. However, if you follow the steps you should be good. Don't worry if it does not ask for password as it usually does when opening the Workbench.

Javier Cacao
Javier Cacao
1,327 Points

So is it not necessary to connect to the server while I practice running it??? I though that was the whole purpose of having the client / server properly connected.

Javier Cacao
Javier Cacao
1,327 Points

I appreciate all your help Purvi. Sorry, I'm still new at this.

Javier Cacao
Javier Cacao
1,327 Points

Hey guys I've figured it out. I'm using Windows 7, so mysql server is not configured. I downloaded a previous mysql server and woalah, workbench works now. Thanks!