Install MySQL database on Mac OS X.

You can easily install a MySQL database on Mac OS X. In this guide you will find all the necessary steps.

Mac OS X: Install MySQL database server

1. Go to the MySQL page for installation.
2. Select "Mac OS X" from the dropdown menu and download the package that matches your operating system. Important: you need a "dmg" file format for installation!
3. You will then be asked to log in or register. You can skip this step by clicking on "No thanks, just start my download".
4. Open the "dmg" file, you will get 4 different files. Start the installation by executing the file "mysql-5.5.9-osx10.6-x86_64.pkg". The file name may differ slightly.
5. Follow the instructions of the installation wizard and enter your administrator password if necessary.
6. After installation, switch back to the "dmg" file and open "MySQLStartupItem.pkg".
7. Follow the instructions here and re-enter your administrator password here, if necessary.
8. After installing this application, switch back to the "dmg" file to install the "MySQL.prefPane" file.
9. Then a small window opens. Click on "Install" here.
10. After successful installation, the MySQL configuration window opens and you can start the server.

This practical tip is based on Mac OS X 10.7. In our next practical tip, we'll explain how to set up a MySQL database under Linux.