Do you need MySQL to run 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. For additional information about connecting to a MySQL server, see Chapter 5, Connections in MySQL Workbench.

What do I need to run 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.Chapter 3. Installing and Launching MySQL Workbench

Is MySQL Workbench same as MySQL?

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

How do I run MySQL on workbench?

Launch the MySQL Workbench from the desktop. Click the Local instance MySQL80 button, and click Connect to begin the configuration process. When prompted, enter in the MySQL server root password which was created during the MySQL installation process. Optionally, you may check the Save password in vault check box.

Does MySQL come with workbench?

You will need to install MySQL yourself. You can download it individually or using a tool like WAMPserver which makes the process of installing and configuring ridiculously easy.

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