As noted, MySQL would have done better to brand Workbench Standard Edition as a service, perhaps as part of its Enterprise Network offering, much as Red Hat's Network offering is proprietary.

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What Is MySQL Workbench?. Adding data handling capabilities to your application or website can make it more user-friendly and enable you to store information obtained from users. MySQL, a free ...

Open MySQL Workbench and connect to your database server. From the database home screen (Figure A), right-click a blank spot under the SCHEMAS pane and select Create Schema. Figure A.