2.3.4.12. The Security Options Dialog
It is strongly recommended that you set a
root password for your MySQL
server, and the MySQL Configuration Wizard requires
by default that you do so. If you do not wish to set a
root password, uncheck the box next to the
option.
To set the root password, enter the desired
password into both the and
boxes. If you are reconfiguring an existing server, you need
to enter the existing root password into
the box.
To prevent root logins from across the
network, check the box next to the option. This increases
the security of your root account.
To create an anonymous user account, check the box next to the
option.
Creating an anonymous account can decrease server security and
cause login and permission difficulties. For this reason, it
is not recommended.
