MySQL installation guide

MySQL installation and configuration guide for use with ABit Software

Installation



Accept license agreement

Select custom

Add MySQL Server (x64)

Add MySQL Workbench X64

Expand out MySQL server and select Advanced Options

Specify your data directory. A separate drive or partition is HIGHLY recommended.

MySQL will now process any requirements.

Click Execute to start MySQL product installation

Click next to configure MySQL

Configuration


Select standalone

Config Type: Server Machine

Check Advanced Options

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Most ABit Systems application are configure to work with strong password encryption however check the requirements. 

 

Even with strong encryption enabled it is possible to create a user with legacy.


Configure a root password


Add an additional abit user. An additional admin user could also be created to provide to 3rd party IT.




Disable slow query log


Click execute


Click next


Launch MySQL workbench and follow MySQL tuning guide.