MySQL is a popular Windows platform for managing SQL databases. There are tools for storing and manipulating massive data quantities. It is possible to organize the interaction between the client and the server. This software is included in various portable server packages such as XAMPP, LAMP and WAMP.

Installation process

Users can run the included executable file to start setting up the utility. There is an option to install only client or server components. Advanced development instruments are available as well.

The next step is to create a database and protect it with the administrator password. You are able to select the port for accessing the server and other authentication parameters. After adjusting all necessary settings the program will perform database initialization. This operation may take several minutes or hours depending on the information complexity and size.

Quieres

You can quickly search any text in the database using flexible queries. Additionally, there are instruments for automated data entry. The SQL programming language is utilized for this functionality.

There are tools for editing table contents and building scenarios. Open architecture allows users to develop custom databases.

Features

free to download and use;
contains tools for database creation and management;
you can send SQL queries to retrieve required information;
it is possible to add custom data tables to the project;
compatible with all modern versions of Windows.