3.4. Getting MySQL

MySQL can be downloaded from http://www.mysql.com/or mirror sites worldwide. It is also available in packaged binary format for various operating system distributions, including RedHat and Debian linux.

Installation instructions come with the software, but in brief:

3.4.1. Redhat Linux

Download the appropriate RPM packages, and type rpm -i packagename.rpm

3.4.2. Debian Linux

Use apt-get, dselect, or dpkg to install the .deb packages. For instance, apt-get install mysql.

3.4.3. Compiling from source

Download the tar.gz file from http://www.mysql.com/ and read the README file. Then type ./configure, make, and make install.

3.4.4. Binaries for other platforms

Binaries are available for many platforms, including Windows and some commercial Unix platforms. Follow the installation instructions found in the README file.