
- #Install mysql for mac os sierra mac os x#
- #Install mysql for mac os sierra install#
- #Install mysql for mac os sierra software#
#Install mysql for mac os sierra mac os x#
The installation requires that you have a mysql user account on the operating system, and you don’t need to do anything because one exists as part of the default Mac OS X installation.
#Install mysql for mac os sierra software#
While you can change the installation location, the software installs by default in the /usr/local/mysql directory. There are fewer options in this installation than the Windows installation.The following overlay dialog contains your agreement.This page contains the General Public License (GPL).This page contains the instructions, you can pause to read them or continue with these instructions.
#Install mysql for mac os sierra install#

It also configures your $PATH environment to enable you to start and stop the MySQL Daemon. After the step-by-step installation instructions, you’ll find the configuration steps to enable you to access the MySQL Monitor from a terminal session. That’s required because the database is installed with an unsecured anonymous and root account.

There were a couple shell syntax tricks beyond the instructions and then you need to configure database. I downloaded the Mac OS X, Version 10.6 (x86, 64-bit) version for this installation.

You can refer to this XCode installation and configuration post for those steps. Mac OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.*) need to install XCode and Command Line Tools before installing MySQL.
