Installing the mySQL Database Engine

Once downloaded, run the installer.

Installing mySQL

Choose the 'Typical' installation route.

Installing mySQL

The installer will then use defaults to install mySQL, this will be shown in this pre-installation dialog.

Installing mySQL

After you have clicked on 'Install', you will be shown a mySQL Enterprise page, just click next to continue...

Installing mySQL

... and reappear at this dialog:

Installing mySQL

Click on 'Finish', leaving the tick in place to continue the configuration of mySQL.

Continue on, selecting the 'Standard Configuration' for new installations.

Installing mySQL

Install it as a Windows server, and ensure the Service name is set to launch on start up.

Installing mySQL

Click on next, and enter the password for the user 'root'. Make a note of this username and password, as you will need it later.

Installing mySQL

Once this has been done, you can start the automated configuration process.

Installing mySQL

Ending with each item ticked.

Installing mySQL

mySQL is now installed, and fully functional. In theory now, CubeCart will install on your PC, however we need to actually create the database first.

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Installing the mySQL Database Engine