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MySQL Reference Manual - 4.0.20

2.2.1 Installing MySQL on Windows

The installation process for MySQL on Windows has the following steps:

1. Obtain and install the distribution.

2. Set up an option file if necessary.

3. Select the server you want to use.

4. Start the server.

5. Assign passwords to the initial MySQL accounts.

MySQL for Windows is available in two distribution formats:

• The binary distribution contains a setup program that installs everything you need so that you can start the server immediately.

• The source distribution contains all the code and support files for building the executables using the VC++ 6.0 compiler.

Generally speaking, you should use the binary distribution. It's simpler, and you need no additional tools to get MySQL up and running.

This section describes how to install MySQL on Windows using a binary distribution. To install using a source distribution, see Installing MySQL from Source on Windows.

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