Do I need MySQL server for MySQL Workbench?

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MySQL server: Although it is not required, MySQL Workbench is designed to have either a remote or local MySQL server connection.

Is MySQL Workbench and MySQL server same?

MySQL workbench is an integrated development environment for MySQL server. It has utilities for database modeling and designing, SQL development and server administration.

Can I use MySQL without server?

No, you do not need the server installed locally. You do need some sort of client, though. For C, you would need the mysqlclient library.

What do I need for MySQL Workbench?

The minimum hardware requirements are:1CPU: Intel Core or Xeon 3GHz (or Dual Core 2GHz) or equal AMD CPU.2Cores: Single (Dual/Quad Core is recommended)3RAM: 4 GB (6 GB recommended)4Graphic Accelerators: nVidia or ATI with support of OpenGL 1.5 or higher.5Display Resolution: 1280×1024 is recommended, 1024×768 is minimum.

Is MySQL Workbench a database server?

MySQL Workbench is a unified visual tool for database architects, developers, and DBAs. MySQL Workbench provides data modeling, SQL development, and comprehensive administration tools for server configuration, user administration, backup, and much more. MySQL Workbench is available on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X.

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