MySQL is a database software. In this article we are going to explain how to download and install MySQL in Windows 11/10.

This legacy MySQL installer offers four options: server only, client only, full (server plus client plus other features), and custom. This last option lets you mix and match the pieces you want.

To learn how to securely deploy MySQL servers and close the security gaps that might lurk in your systems, Shadow Server recommends admins read this guide for version 5.7 or this one for version 8.0.

If you manage multiple MySQL servers and want a simplified means of logging in, see how to use the new passwordless authentication feature. If you frequently log into numerous MySQL servers, I bet ...

I’ve already covered this process in my article “ How to set up MySQL for remote access on Ubuntu Server 16.04.” Make sure you have that working before continuing on.