
We are done with the MySQL installation on Windows 11 operating system. Depending on the machine and network configuration the MySQL install might take a while to get complete. Once complete click on the Finish button. We can also configure the user account for the MySQL Windows Service.Ĭlick on the Execute button to apply the changes. This option will start the MYSQL Server Service during the Windows 11 boot/ restart process. To start the MySQL server at system startupĬheck the option Start the MySQL Server at System Startup. Windows ServiceĬonfigure MySQL Server as a Windows service. To add user accounts click on the Add User button. Set a strong password and store this password in a secure place. We can set the root password on this screen. MySQL 8 supports new authentication based on SHA256 encryption.Ĭlick on the Next > button.

Use Strong Password Encryption for Authentication. It’s recommended to leave the default ports. We can configure TCP/IP ports for server communication. MySQL would use all the available memory.

Server Computer: Choose this configuration if other servers run on the computer.ĭedicated Computer: Choose this configuration if only the MySQL server runs on the computer. MySQL will use a minimum memory footprint on this configuration. We have three optionsĭevelopment Computer: Choose this if several applications and servers run on the installed computer.

MySQL supports many install types like:įor example, to install all the MySQL components select Full install type.Ĭlick on the Execute button to install the MySQL components.Ĭhoose the Config Type. Tampered or malicious installer would not be signed or stomped with legitimate Publisher information.Ĭhoose the Setup type and click on the Next > button. UAC( User Account Control) is a built-in Windows security feature to alert you if any program attempts to perform an administrative task. MySQL server install needs administrator privileges on the machine. Verify the Publisher information in the UAC dialog prompt. Double click on the MySQL Installer file to run it.Ĭlick on the Yes button on the UAC elevation prompt.
