Do you need to install MySQL?

Do we need to install MySQL?

Yes, MySQL Workbench does not bundle nor install MySQL server. Your error indicates a missing local MySQL server connection. If you want to connect and use a local MySQL instance then you must install a local MySQL server.

What is required to install MySQL?

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

What does installing MySQL do?

MySQL Installer automatically installs MySQL Server and additional MySQL products, creates an options file, starts the server, and enables you to create default user accounts.

Is MySQL required?

MySQL Workbench 8.0 is the current release and is recommended for MySQL 8.0. It also works with MySQL 5.7. ... Minimum Hardware Requirements.MinimumRecommendedRAM4 GB8 GB or higherDisplay1024×7681920×1200 or higher