Binary distributions of MySQL Workbench are avaliable for the above platforms. Source code distributions are also available as a Show
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The following sections explain the installation process for each of these platforms. 3.1. Hardware RequirementsMySQL Workbench requires a current system to run smoothly. The minimum hardware requirements are:
3.2. Software RequirementsThe following operating systems are officially supported:
For convenience the following builds are also available:
MySQL Workbench also has the following general requirements:
Note For convenience the Windows libraries are available as the download “Dependencies for Compiling in Windows”. Note On start up, the application checks the OpenGL version and selects between software and hardware rendering. To determine the rendering method that is being used, open the menu and choose the submenu. 3.3. Starting MySQL WorkbenchThe procedure for launching MySQL Workbench depends on the platform. Generally, there are two ways to launch MySQL Workbench from the command line and from the graphical user interface of the host operating system. Using the command-line launching facility is useful when you want to customize some aspects of the way MySQL Workbench operates. Launching MySQL Workbench for each of the supported platforms is described in the following sections. In addition to platform-specific command line options, MySQL Workbench has the following command line options:
3.3.1. Installing MySQL Workbench on WindowsMySQL Workbench may be installed using the Windows installer file or it may be installed manually from a ZIP file. Installing MySQL Workbench Using the Installer MySQL Workbench can be installed using the Windows Installer ( Important Installing MySQL Workbench using the installer requires either Administrator or Power User privileges. If you are using the ZIP file without an installer, you do not need Administrator or Power User privileges. Improving the MySQL Installation Wizard depends on the support and feedback of users. If you find that the MySQL Installation Wizard is lacking some feature important to you, or if you discover a bug, please report it in our bugs database. To do this use the option under the menu.
Installing from the ZIP File If you are having problems running the installer, as an alternative, you can download a ZIP file without an installer. That file is called To install using the ZIP file, download the ZIP file to a convenient location and decompress the file. You can place the resulting directory anywhere on you system. You do not need to install or configure the application before using it. 3.3.2. Launching MySQL Workbench on WindowsTo start MySQL Workbench on Windows select , , and then select MySQL Workbench. You may also start MySQL Workbench from the command line. To view the available command-line options, issue the command MySQLWorkbench -help | more from the MySQL Workbench installation directory. You will see the following output: MySQL Workbench 5.1.12 OSS. (C) 2006-2009 by Sun Microsystems. All rights reserved. Usage: MySQLWorkbench [options] [model file] Options -help (-h) ...... Print this output -open filename .. Open the given filename at startup -nologo ......... Do not display the splash screen -verbose (-v) ... Print verbose output in the GRT Shell -version ........ Print the version information -grtversion ..... Print the GRT version information -swrendering .... Force the canvas to use software rendering instead of OpenGL -log ............ Instruction to save messages (other debug info) to file The MySQL Workbench version number is displayed followed by a usage message and then the options. Use the Note When using command-line options that display output to a console window, namely 3.3.3. Uninstalling MySQL Workbench on WindowsThe method for uninstalling MySQL Workbench will depend on how you install MySQL Workbench in the first place. Rmoving MySQL Workbench when installed Using the Installer
Note It is not possible to remove MySQL Workbench from the command line if you have installed MySQL Workbench using the installer. Although you can manually remove some of the compoentns There is no command-line option for removing MySQL Workbench. Removing the MySQL Workbench directory manually will not remove all the files belonging to MySQL Workbench. When installed from a ZIP file If you installed MySQL Workbench using a ZIP file, to remove MySQL Workbench you can just delete the MySQL Workbench directory. Note If you installed any additional modules within the 3.3.4. Installing MySQL Workbench on LinuxThere are several binary distributions of MySQL Workbench available for Linux. These include:
In addition to the binary distributions, it is also possible to download the MySQL Workbench source code as a Check the MySQL Workbench download page for the latest packages. The procedure for installing on Linux depends on which Linux distribution you are using. Installing DEB packages On Ubuntu, and other systems that use the Debian package scheme, you can install MySQL Workbench using a command such as: shell> sudo dpkg -i Note that Note You may be warned that certain libraries are not available, depending on what you already have installed. Install the required libraries and then install the MySQL Workbench package again. Installing RPM packages On RedHat-based systems, and other systems using the RPM package format, MySQL Workbench can be installed by a command such as: shell> sudo rpm -i Again, note that 3.3.5. Launching MySQL Workbench on LinuxOnce MySQL Workbench has been installed it can be launched by selecting , , from the main menu. MySQL Workbench can also be launched from the command line on Linux. Type the command: shell> /usr/bin/mysql-workbench --help This will display the available command-line options: mysql-workbench [<options>] [<model file>] Options: --force-sw-render Force Xlib rendering --force-opengl-render Force OpenGL rendering --help, -h Show command line options and exit 3.3.6. Uninstalling MySQL Workbench on LinuxThe procedure for uninstalling MySQL Workbench on Linux depends on the packe you are using. Uninstalling DEB packages For Debian packages the command is: shell> sudo dpkg -r mysql-workbench-oss This does not remove the configuration files. If you wish to also remove the configuration files use: shell> sudo dpkg --purge mysql-workbench-oss Uninstalling RPM packages To uninstall RPM packages use: shell> sudo rpm -e mysql-workbench-oss This does not remove the configuration files. 3.3.7. Installing MySQL Workbench on Mac OS X MySQL Workbench is available for Mac OS X and is distributed as a DMG file. The file is named To install MySQL Workbench on Mac OS X, simply download the file. Double-click the downloaded file. You will be presented with the installation screen: Figure 3.1. MySQL Workbench Mac OS X Installation Screen Drag the MySQL Workbench icon onto the Application icon as instructed. MySQL Workbench is now installed. You can now launch MySQL Workbench from the Applications folder. 3.3.8. Launching MySQL Workbench on Mac OS XTo launch MySQL Workbench on Mac OS X, simply open the Applications folder in the Finder, then double-click MySQL Workbench. It is also possible to start MySQL Workbench from the command line: shell> open MySQLWorkbench.app <model file> A model file must be specified. 3.3.9. Uninstalling MySQL Workbench on Mac OS XTo uninstall MySQL Workbench for Mac OS X, simply locate MySQL Workbench in the Applications folder, right-click, and select . The application is uninstalled. 3.4. Activation Procedure (Commercial Version)Do you need to install MySQL for MySQL Workbench?MySQL server: Although it is not required, MySQL Workbench is designed to have either a remote or local MySQL server connection. Is MySQL different from MySQL Workbench?MySQL Workbench is a Visual database designing and modeling access tool for MySQL server relational database. It facilitates creation of new physical data models and modification of existing MySQL databases with reverse/forward engineering and change management functions. How do I install MySQL on workbench?The installation process is similar to other operating systems.. Open the MySQL website on a browser. Click on the following link: MySQL Downloads.. Select the Downloads option.. Select MySQL Installer for Windows.. Choose the desired installer and click on download.. |