can u tell me mysql community server 5.0 installation & configuration in

[mrexclusiv]

windows xp sp2 ? I am a new person in mysql. can any one guide me how the mysql community server 5.0 installation & configuration in windows xp sp2 with easy steps and how to approach mysql technology for study and development? and how to use mysql with php on IIS?

[Arundhati Bakshi]

Get the MySQL MSI installer from the www.mysql.com site. Then install it as a service. Also download MyODBC since thios will allow yuou to connect to MySQL using Microsoft Access or other Windows programs that use ODBC. You will be promoted to create a user when you install. Create a root password then another non-root user. You can interface with the database via IIS in a number of ways. You can try with PHP, although Apache would be a more suitable choice. perl would work good also as a CGI solution.