- 1.3 Using the MySQL Installation Wizard
- 1.3.1 Downloading and Starting the MySQL Installation Wizard
- 1.3.2 Choosing an Install Type
- 1.3.3 The Custom Install Dialog
- 1.3.4 The Confirmation Dialog
- 1.3.5 Changes Made by MySQL Installation Wizard
- 1.3.6 Upgrading MySQL with the Installation Wizard
The MySQL installation packages can be downloaded from http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/. If the package you download is contained within a Zip archive, you need to extract the archive first.
Note
If you are installing on Windows Vista it is best to open a
network port before beginning the installation. To do this,
first ensure that you are logged in as an Administrator, go
to the Control Panel, and double click
the Windows Firewall icon. Choose the
Allow a program through Windows Firewall
option and click the Add port button.
Enter MySQL into the
Name text box and
3306 (or the port of your choice) into
the Port number text box. Also ensure
that the TCP protocol radio button is
selected. If you wish, you can also limit access to the
MySQL server by choosing the Change
scope button. Confirm your choices by clicking
the OK button. If you do not open a
port prior to installation, you cannot configure the MySQL
server immediately after installation. Additionally, when
running the MySQL Installation Wizard on Windows Vista,
ensure that you are logged in as a user with administrative
rights.
The process for starting the wizard depends on the contents of
the installation package you download. If there is a
setup.exe file present, double-click it
to start the installation process. If there is an
.msi file present, double-click it to
start the installation process.
