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'''Perform the following steps:'''
#Install '''MySQL. You ''' (you may notice that it's actually called '''MariaDB ''' now). They These are two <u>separate </u> projects run by different groups , but they are compatible so ; therefore, you can use documentation from one to configure the other. Make sure <br><br>'''NOTE:''' When installing mysql, make certain that you have not just the client but also the server software.<br><br>
#When you start the service - you'll get some instructions in the log file about setting a root password. Even though we won't configure our service to be accessible over the network - you should get into the habit of doing this with every MySQL installation you ever make.
#Note that MySQL has two root passwords - one for localhost and one for external requests. Just run the two commands you're given in the log. Use a password you make up yourself, but don't use a secret password - you'll be putting it in a plain text file later.