Summary
Installing MySQL on Windows is a very simple process, thanks to a wizard-based installation method. MySQL AB provides a GUI-based administration tool for Windows users, called WinMySQLadmin. Linux/Unix users do not have a wizard-based installation process, but it's not difficult to follow a simple set of commands to unpack the MySQL client and server binaries. Linux/Unix users can also use RPMs for installation.
Security is always a priority, and there are several steps you can take to ensure a safe and secure installation of MySQL. Even if you are not the administrator of the server, you should be able to recognize breaches and raise a ruckus with the server administrator!
The MySQL server should not run as the root user. Additionally, ...
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