How to install mysql in windows ?

hey all,

i had this article on how to install apache, mysql and all in windows but i ended up removing those software since they were old versions.

can anyone guide me how do i install mysql and all those on my windows please. i am willing to do this tutorial here http://www.devarticles.com/art/1/101 .

thanks

Installing mysql in windows is just a amtter of running the installation file (or windows binary, .exe). Once it's installed you should see the winmysqladmin.exe stoplight in the bottom right, with a green light.

Once you have run the install file. As crazytrain81 said you should see a traffic light icon in your system tray. If you do not, open c:\mysql\bin and manually run the winmysqladmin.exe file. On the first time you run it, it may ask for a username/password. Just insert your own in there.

errr getting started is the hardest part

ben the above mentioned stuff is all clear and understandable.

I need more info on after i install mysql how do i link php files to it and how do i link c++ programs to it and stuff too.. any help would be appreciated. win 2000 here but also have red hat installed a few days back. i dont know much about red hat but i'm learning.

now i gotta figure out how to install apache on 7.3

Ok, do you have php installed correctly on your server?

Most PHP versions for windows have mysql support as a standard.

Once you have PHP installed, try opening a connection to the database with the following code

$dbconn = mysql_connect("localhost","root")

if($dbconn)
echo "connection successful";

No I removed php and apache from win 2000 but now i want to do this all in linux. will see how to install apache on linux (ive ordered 2 books from amazon, lets see if those help)

anyway for that above mentioned article it says C++ with mysql.. how would i do that ? the similar code u mentioned above ? just like php ?

ben i need to talk to you in person too. how about MSN or anything ? just to keep in touch.

EDIT:double submitted =(

C++ has it's own distinct code for connecting to databases, you'll probably need to get your hands on a mysql library for C++ and learn the objects.

ok thanks

I usually dont do this, but my msn is URL

got it, thanks Ben