This guide includes instructions on how to download MySQL Community Server and MySQL Workbench for Windows and Mac operating systems.

1. First download the latest version of MySQL Installer for Windows (version 8.0.21 or above). Make sure to download the mysql-installer-community msi file.

2. Next, once MySQL installer is downloaded, open the application. The application will require you to choose a setup type. Select ‘Server only’ and press Next.

3. Next, MySQL Installer will check if your system is missing any requirements. If it is, they will appear in the box. Press ‘Excute’ to allow MySQL to attempt to download any missing requirements. If MySQL is unable to load any needed requirements you will need to download them manually.

4. Once any requirement packages have been installed, you will select ‘Next’ to go to the Installation page. Select ‘MySQL Server’, for the version you are using, under the product menu and then press ‘Execute’. Once installation is complete, press ‘Next’.

5. Next you will be on the ‘Product Configuration’ page. Ensure that the correct version of MySQL Server you want to use is in the product table and then press ‘Next’.

6. On the ‘High Availability’ page select the ‘Standalone MySQL Server / Classic MySQL Replication’ and the press ‘Next’.

7. On the ‘Type and Networking’ page select ‘Development Computer’. Keep all remaining selections with the default option and select ‘Next’.

8. On the ‘Authentication Method’ page select ‘Use Legacy Authentication Method (Retain MySQL 5.x Compatibility) and then press ‘Next’.

9. On the ‘Account and Roles’ page, set a MySQL root Password and then press ‘Next’.

10. On the ‘Window Service’ page, keep all selected options with the default setting and then press ‘Next’.

11. On the ‘Apply Configuration’ page press ‘Execute’. Once the configuration has been completed. Press ‘Finish’ to continue.

Note: Only proceed to installing MySQL Workbench once you have completed the above instructions.

1. Open MySQL Installer and then press the ‘Add…’ button to open the ‘Select Products and Features’ menu.

2. On the ‘Select Products and Features’ menu click the box ‘Applications’ located under the ‘Available Products’ box and click ‘MySQL Workbench’ from the menu, then click ‘MySQL Workbench 8.0’ and then select the ‘MySQL Workbench' version corresponding to the MySQL Server version you installed. Next, press the green arrow to add ‘MySQL Workbench’version to under the ‘Products/Features To Be Installed’ box and then press ‘Next’.

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3. On the ‘Installation’ page check that the version of MySQL Workbench you added is listed under the Product box and then press ‘Execute’ and when the installation is complete press ‘Next’ and then finish.

4. To verify if MySQL Workbench has been installed check your MySQL Installer main menu. It should contain your MySQL Server and MySQL Workbench.

1. First download MySQL Community Server (version 8.0.21 or above). Make sure to download the DMG file. Double-click the MySQL installer package from the disk.

2. The initial wizard introduction screen references the MySQL server version to install. Click Continue to begin the installation. Next, a copy of the relevant GNU General Public License will appear. Click Continue and then Agree to continue.

3. From the Installation Type page click Install to execute the installation wizard using all default settings.

4. After a successful MySQL Server installation, complete the configuration steps by choosing the default encryption type for passwords.

5.Define a password for the root user, and also toggle MySQL Server to start after the configuration step is complete.

6. Summary is the final step and references a successful and complete MySQL Server installation. Close the wizard.

Note: Only proceed to installing MySQL Workbench once you have completed the above instructions.

1. First download MySQL Workbench for macOS corresponding to the version of MySQL server you have already installed. Make sure to download the mysql-workbench-community DMG file. Double-click the file to mount the disk image and see its contents. Double-click the downloaded file. You will be presented with the installation window shown in the figure below. Drag the MySQL Workbench icon onto the Applications icon as instructed. MySQL Workbench is now installed.