Summary  
This chapter explains how to install and configure a MySQL database server and integrate its client library (MySql.Data) into a code project.

General domain of usage  
database-driven applications


You can download the MySQL Server from <a 
href="https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/"
target="_blank"
style="color: #ff8a00; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: 0.3s ease-in-out;"
onmouseover="this.style.color='#ff0000'"
onmouseout="this.style.color='#d27204'">the Official MySQL website</a>.


The name of the NuGet Package is **MySql.Data** by Oracle.

### Summary:
- Install the MySQL Community Server and configure it;
- During configuration, set the root password;
- Create a new .NET Console App project;
- Install **MySql.Data** Package.

This course will give you a solid foundation to begin making applications using .NET in C#. Covering console applications, asynchronous programming, web services, database fundamentals, and ADO.NET CRUD operations, you'll gain practical skills. From creating apps and handling exceptions to optimizing database access, this course ensures a robust understanding of essential .NET development concepts.

This module will give you a solid foundation to begin making applications using .NET in C#. Covering console applications, asynchronous programming, web services, database fundamentals, and ADO.NET CRUD operations, you'll gain practical skills. From creating apps and handling exceptions to optimizing database access, this course ensures a robust understanding of essential .NET development concepts.

Setting Up A MySQL Server

Summary: