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pal4life
pal4life

Reputation: 3378

Do I need to install MySql separately on Windows 7 if I already have MySql Workbench


I have installed MySql Workbench 6.3 CE on Windows 7 , I was assuming it installed MySql for me as well. Although now on command prompt it gives me

Can't connect to MySQL server on Localhost error message

Do I need to install MySql separately in this instance then? I see MySQL.exe in workbench folder, I assumed thats the MySql itself.

Thanks.

Upvotes: 0

Views: 2456

Answers (1)

Philip Olson
Philip Olson

Reputation: 4850

Yes, MySQL Workbench does not bundle nor install MySQL server. Your error indicates a missing local MySQL server connection. If you want to connect and use a local MySQL instance then you must install a local MySQL server. Since this question is Windows specific, you should use the official MySQL Installer for Windows to install and manage both.

In summary, Workbench includes a MySQL client (something you can connect to a remote or local MySQL server with) but it does not include MySQL server.

Upvotes: 4

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