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

Shen JIE LIN
Shen JIE LIN
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Posted by Shen JIE LIN
Shen JIE LIN
10,612 Points

MySQL installation for Windows

Hey, I am following through the MySQL installation, and on the download(GA), there are two packages offered. I am not really sure which one is suitable for me.

they are:

Windows (x86, 32-bit), MSI Installer 5.6.19 1.5M Windows (x86, 32-bit), MSI Installer 5.6.19 243.7M

Appreciate your help

Thanks!!!

Shen

2 Answers

Mark McGuinness
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Mark McGuinness
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Mark McGuinness
Mark McGuinness
Courses Plus Student 26,312 Points

Hi Shen

Windows (x86, 32-bit), MSI Installer 5.6.19 243.7M is the full version and does not require an online connection, where as the smaller file size (1.5M) option requires an online connection and only downloads minimal files and optional ones you choose.

Hope that helps :)