Step 1a: Setup MySQL Server

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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