4. Use GUI tools to access the database server Once the system tests out fine, you can then connect to that database server with a graphical user interface tool such as Beekeeper Studio or Adminer.

I will assume you already have MySQL Workbench installed. Creating a database The first thing to do is create a database (aka Schema). Open MySQL Workbench and connect to your database server.

A quick, step-by-step guide to setting up, configuring, and managing a MySQL database server on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

This quick tutorial on how to install the MySQL database explains how to download and configure the MySQL Community Edition on Windows.