How to Install MySQL on Windows 10 and Windows Server

• 13 April 2023
• ThunderVM Team
• Information Technology, Windows

MySQL is a popular relational database management system that allows you to store, organize and manage your data efficiently. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing MySQL on both Windows 10 and Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016 or Windows Server 2012.

Prerequisites

Before we begin the installation process, make sure that you have the following prerequisites:

• A Windows 10 or Windows Server machine
• Administrative privileges on the machine
• Access to the internet to download the MySQL installer

Downloading the MySQL Installer

The first step is to download the MySQL installer from the official MySQL website. Follow the steps below to download the installer:

1. Open your web browser and go to the MySQL download page at https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/.
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and find the “MySQL Community (GPL) Downloads” section.
3. Click on the “MySQL Installer” link to download the installer.

Installing MySQL on Windows 10

Once you have downloaded the MySQL installer, follow the steps below to install MySQL on Windows 10:

1. Double-click on the downloaded installer to start the installation process.
2. On the “Choose Setup Type” page, select the “Custom” option and click on the “Next” button.
3. On the “Select Products and Features” page, select the “MySQL Server” option and any other features that you require. You can also choose the version of MySQL that you want to install.
4. Click on the “Next” button to proceed to the “Installation” page.
5. On the “Installation” page, you can customize the installation location, data directory, and configuration file location. You can also choose the authentication method for the MySQL server.
6. Click on the “Execute” button to start the installation process.
7. Once the installation is complete, you will be prompted to configure the MySQL server. Follow the instructions to set up the root user password and other configuration settings.
8. Click on the “Finish” button to complete the installation.

Installing MySQL on Windows Server

The process of installing MySQL on Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016 or Windows Server 2012 is similar to the process for Windows 10. Follow the steps below to install MySQL on Windows Server:

1. Double-click on the downloaded installer to start the installation process.
2. On the “Choose Setup Type” page, select the “Custom” option and click on the “Next” button.
3. On the “Select Products and Features” page, select the “MySQL Server” option and any other features that you require. You can also choose the version of MySQL that you want to install.
4. Click on the “Next” button to proceed to the “Installation” page.
5. On the “Installation” page, you can customize the installation location, data directory, and configuration file location. You can also choose the authentication method for the MySQL server.
6. Click on the “Execute” button to start the installation process.
7. Once the installation is complete, you will be prompted to configure the MySQL server. Follow the instructions to set up the root user password and other configuration settings.
8. Click on the “Finish” button to complete the installation.

Verifying the MySQL Installation

To verify that MySQL has been successfully installed on your Windows machine, follow the steps below:

1. Open the Command Prompt.
2. Type “mysql” and press Enter.
3. If MySQL has been successfully installed, you should see the MySQL command-line interface prompt.
4. Type “exit” and press Enter to exit the MySQL command-line interface.