1) After I did the above is the server running or not? I believe I need to do a NET START
MySql
And if so, is there a way to make this a service that starts up when my box comes up?
You do need to do a NET START MYSQL, but since you are using NET commands mysql IS
installed as a service and should come up the first time you run it.
2) Do you need the server running in order to use the Database from Java?
Yes, without the server running Java has nothing to query.
3) What is the proper way to start the >mysql prompt. I want to ensure that I am
secure.
Proper way is, from the mysql\\bin directory, to type:
mysql -u root -p
Regards,
Mike Hillyer
www.vbmysql.com
