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Development Tools Database Foundations Installing MySQL Server and MySQL Workbench Installing MySQL Server and Workbench on OS X

james haley
james haley
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Posted by james haley
james haley
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Would anyone have a current reference on installing the MySQL Server and Workbench on OSX?

MySQL setup has changed since this video was put out. I followed the instruction but the sever did not fire up on my local host. Any current references would be appreciated.

3 Answers

Guido D
Guido D
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Guido D
Guido D
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i installed the latest version of mysql and workbench and the latest version doesnt have the prefpane so you have to start the server with a command in terminal, before you can connect in the workbench:

with these commands you can start and stop the mysql server on os x:

sudo /usr/local/mysql/support-files/mysql.server start

sudo /usr/local/mysql/support-files/mysql.server stop

james haley
james haley
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james haley
james haley
12,630 Points

Thank you for your comment I will give this a try!