Installing MySQL

Visit the Download section of the MySQL website and download the version of MySQL Community Server appropriate for your platform (Windows users: choose the 32 bit version!). Note that you DO NOT have to register. Simply click on “No thanks, just take me to the downloads!” at the bottom.

Follow the installation instructions. Use the Typical Setup Type.

If a Window appears to register for a MySQL Entreprise support, close the window.

Choose to proceed to create and configure a MySQL instance. Select the standard configuration type.

On Windows, choose to install MySQL as a Windows service. Also choose a password for the root user (administrator). WRITE DOWN THIS PASSWORD!!

Download LibreOffice 3.6 for your platform and follow the installation instructions. Choose the Typical installation option.

On Windows: Install the 32 bit version of the MySQL ODBC connector.