2.3.4.4. Choosing a Configuration Type
When you start the MySQL Configuration Wizard for a new MySQL
installation, or choose the option for an existing installation,
you advance to the
dialog.
There are two configuration types available:
and
. The
option is
intended for new users who want to get started with MySQL
quickly without having to make many decisions about server
configuration. The option is intended for advanced
users who want more fine-grained control over server
configuration.
If you are new to MySQL and need a server configured as a
single-user developer machine, the should suit your needs. Choosing
the option
causes the MySQL Configuration Wizard to set all configuration
options automatically with the exception of
and
.
The sets
options that may be incompatible with systems where there are
existing MySQL installations. If you have an existing MySQL
installation on your system in addition to the installation
you wish to configure, the option is recommended.
To complete the , please refer to the sections on
and
in
Section 2.3.4.11, “The Service Options Dialog”, and
Section 2.3.4.12, “The Security Options Dialog”, respectively.