The package is located inside a disk image (.dmg) file that you first need to mount by double-clicking its icon in the Finder. It should then mount the image and display its contents.

Before proceeding with the installation, be sure to stop all running MySQL server instances by using either the MySQL Manager Application (on macOS Server), the preference pane, or mysqladmin shutdown on the command line.

When installing using the package installer, the files are installed into a directory within /usr/local matching the name of the installation version and platform. For example, the installer file mysql-5.7.35-osx10.13-x8664.dmg installs MySQL into /usr/local/mysql-5.7.35-osx10.13-x8664/. The following table shows the layout of the. You will note that as you type the database name, two additional files will be created automatically: the Data and the Log file. The data file houses all of the data in your database, while the log file tracks changes to the database. Click OK to create the database. You will see your new database appear in the expanded Database folder.

To install MySQL using the package installer:

Create Mysql Database On Local Machine

1. Choose a remote MySQL connection method. You can use either of the following methods to access your MySQL databases remotely: SSH tunnel: This is the more secure method. You set up an SSH tunnel that forwards a port on your local computer to the remote MySQL server.
2. This tutorial includes a free MySQL database with all the necessary database tables and columns for a typical eCommerce website. This is provided for any web developer - novice or advanced - to leverage as a starting point in their production process. This tutorial also includes steps to import this database (or any.sql file) locally or remotely.

1. Download the disk image (.dmg) file (the community version is available here) that contains the MySQL package installer. Double-click the file to mount the disk image and see its contents.

   Figure 2.1 MySQL Package Installer: DMG Contents

   
   

2. Double-click the MySQL installer package from the disk. It is named according to the version of MySQL you have downloaded. For example, for MySQL server 5.7.35 it might be named mysql-5.7.35-osx-10.13-x86_64.pkg.

3. The initial wizard introduction screen references the MySQL server version to install. Click to begin the installation.

   Figure 2.2 MySQL Package Installer Wizard: Introduction

   
   

4. The MySQL community edition shows a copy of the relevant GNU General Public License. Click and then to continue.

5. From the Installation Type page you can either click to execute the installation wizard using all defaults, click to alter which components to install (MySQL server, Preference Pane, Launchd Support -- all enabled by default).

   Although the option is visible, the installation location cannot be changed.

   Figure 2.3 MySQL Package Installer Wizard: Installation Type

   
   

   Figure 2.4 MySQL Package Installer Wizard: Customize

   
   

6. Click to begin the installation process.

7. After a successful installation, the installer displays a window with your temporary root password. This cannot be recovered so you must save this password for the initial login to MySQL. For example:

   Figure 2.5 MySQL Package Installer Wizard: Temporary Root Password

   
   

   Latest os on mac. MySQL expires this temporary root password after the initial login and requires you to create a new password.

8. Summary is the final step and references a successful and complete MySQL Server installation. the wizard.

   Figure 2.6 MySQL Package Installer Wizard: Summary

   
   

Create Local Mysql Database Macro

MySQL server is now installed, but it is not loaded (or started) by default. Use either launchctl from the command line, or start MySQL by clicking 'Start' using the MySQL preference pane. For additional information, see Chapter 3, Installing a MySQL Launch Daemon, and Chapter 4, Installing and Using the MySQL Preference Pane. Use the MySQL Preference Pane or launchd to configure MySQL to automatically start at bootup.

When installing using the package installer, the files are installed into a directory within /usr/local matching the name of the installation version and platform. For example, the installer file mysql-5.7.35-osx10.13-x86_64.dmg installs MySQL into /usr/local/mysql-5.7.35-osx10.13-x86_64/ . The following table shows the layout of the installation directory.

Table 2.1 MySQL Installation Layout on macOS

Create Local Mysql Database Macros

During the package installer process, a symbolic link from /usr/local/mysql to the version/platform specific directory created during installation is created automatically.