Installing the MySQL Control Center

Although you technically have everything necessary at this point, it is best to install the Control Center as well. This is a GUI application that allows you to perform administrative functions without having to resort to SQL queries.

On the installation CD, go to the folder labeled ``mysqlcc'', then click on the Setup item with the software installation icon as illustrated in figure 6.

Figure 6: Install the Control Center.

Accept all the defaults and install the software. At the end of the installation process, you should see a screen similar to figure 7.

Figure 7: End of the Control Center installation.

On your desktop, you should see a shortcut labeled ``MySQL Control Center''. Double click to start it. If all is successful, you should see a screen similar to figure 8.

Figure 8: MySQL Control Center screen.