Tutorial : Setting Up the MySQL Database Server in the Windows Operating System

Getting Ready
The MySQL server is the most popular database server, although you can use other database servers with the NetBeans IDE for PHP.

The recommended version of the product is MySQL Server 5.0. Downloads are available here. Click here for general instructions in installing and configuring the MySQL database server.

The instructions provided in the current document apply to the Windows operating system. The document recommends a sequence of steps to set up the MySQL database server for working in the PHP development environment.

Starting the Installation
After the download is completed:

1. On the Downloads panel, select the downloaded MySQL installation file and click Open. The MySQL Server Setup Wizard starts. On the Welcome panel, click Next.
2. On the Setup Type panel, choose the Custom option and click Next.
3. On the Custom Setup panel, click Next.
4. On the Ready to Install the Program panel, click Install.
5. On the MySQL Enterprise panel, click Next...

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