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MySQL is the most popular open source relational database system. It is suitable for small to large web applications and is widely used. It can interface with PHP, Java, C,and Perl. It is available for free under the GNU public license.:

This document contains

1.Instructions for downloading, installing, and configuring MySQL in Windowsenvironment.2.Instructions for downloading, installing, and configuring the Java jar file thatcontains the driver that interfaces with the MySQL database, including setting theenvironment variable Classpath.3.Simple Java Page example to test interfacing with MySQL, including reference tosample database, user name and password, turning on MySQL as a service as wellas Apache Tomcat server, and simple SQL query to database.4.Interfacing with the MySQL database from the command prompt using the

mysql

program, navigating to the correct directory, notations for providing user nameand password.5.Examples of

mysql

SQL commands used with a sample database provided withthe installation package.6.How to change the user password.7.Installing and using the MySQL GUI tool

MySQLQueryBrowser

.8.Java Servlets application with MySQL

Note:

Some elements of this document were part of an assignment by M. Ubaldi but I havesubstantially modified and expanded the original document

Setting up MySQL on Windows:

Athttp://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/4.1.htmlscroll down to Windows, anddownload the Windows essentials package (current version 4.1.7).Once the file is done downloading, execute it to begin the installation.Select Typical and then press next. Now press install.