Setup MySQL Server
Installing MySQL Server - https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/windows/installer/
1: Start the mysql-installer-community-x.x.xx.x.msi file that should be found in your downloads folder, if that is your default download path.
2: Select "Server Only"
3: During the Check Requirements yo may be asked to install required software. Select the required items and click "Execute".
4: Install any required software.
5: Once any required software is installed click "Next".
6: Click "Execute".
7: Once the installation of MySQL Server x.x.xx has completed, click "Next".
8: Click "Next" again so you can configure the MySQL Server now.
9: Make sure Standalone MySQL Server is selected and click on "Next".
10: Make sure the Config Type is "Server Computer" and leave the rest as shown. Then click "Next".
11: Make sure "Use Strong Password Encryption for Authentication (RECOMMENDED) is selected.
12: Make sure to enter in a password that you can remember as it will be important, then click "Next'.
13: Go ahead and leave the Configure Windows Service with default settings as seen in the screenshot, and click "Next".
14: Now click "Execute" and wait for it to finish.
15: It should have installed successfully so click "Finish".
16: Click "Next" and then "Finish" on the final two screens.
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