Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Chapter 02: Installing a Database Server



1) Installing MySQL

MySQL is an open-source RDBMS. We will install this to learn SQL.
Installing MySQL is very easy. Follow these steps.

1) Just search in Google for Download MySQL
2) Download the software named MySQL Community Server
3) Choose the hardware architecture. x86 or x64. (It is x86 most of the time for Home PC's)

Once the installer is downloaded, watch the below video for installation instructions.

2) Installing Oracle XE

Oracle XE is a free version of Database released by Oracle. We will install this also. It will help you  understand that all the databases are SAME, and speak the language SQL.

Installing Oracle XE is also very easy. Follow these steps.

1) Just search in Google for Download Oracle XE, and go to the downloads page.
2) Download the software named Oracle Database 10g Express Edition (OracleXEUniv.exe)
3) Choose the hardware architecture. x86 or x64. (It is x86 most of the time for Home PC's)

Download:


Note: 
Choose Slow Download option in the download page.
Use VLC Media Player if this file is not opening in Windows Media Player.

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