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What are MySQL binaries?
Oracle provides a set of binary distributions of MySQL. These include generic binary distributions in the form of compressed tar files (files with a . tar. xz extension) for a number of platforms, and binaries in platform-specific package formats for selected platforms.
Is SQL the same as MySQL?
SQL is a query language, whereas MySQL is a relational database that uses SQL to query a database. You can use SQL to access, update, and manipulate the data stored in a database. However, MySQL is a database that stores the existing data in a database in an organized manner. Thus, MySQL is more flexible.
How to install MySQL on Unix / Linux using generic binaries?
2.2 Installing MySQL on Unix/Linux Using Generic Binaries Oracle provides a set of binary distributions of MySQL. These include generic binary distributions in the form of compressed tar files (files with a .tar.xz extension) for a number of platforms, and binaries in platform-specific package formats for selected platforms.
Do you need libaio to install MySQL?
MySQL has a dependency on the libaio library. Data directory initialization and subsequent server startup steps fail if this library is not installed locally. If necessary, install it using the appropriate package manager. For example, on Yum-based systems: Or, on APT-based systems:
Is there a way to install MySQL on Windows?
This package contains all of the files in the full Windows MSI Installer package, but does not include an installation program. For instructions on installing MySQL using the compressed file, see Section 5.4, “Installing MySQL on Microsoft Windows Using a noinstall ZIP Archive” .
Are there any binary distributions of MySQL in Oracle?
Oracle provides a set of binary distributions of MySQL. These include generic binary distributions in the form of compressed tar files (files with a .tar.xz extension) for a number of platforms, and binaries in platform-specific package formats for selected platforms.