This section will guide readers in MySQL 8 version selection, where to get MySQL 8 from, and how to install MySQL 8. It also explains the post-installation steps required for setup. This chapter provides information on how to upgrade or downgrade from MySQL 8.
The MySQL 8 installation process
General installation guide
MySQL 8 is available on many operating systems with different versions. The MySQL 8 release is managed in two ways:
- Development release: This has the newest feature but is not recommended for use in production
- General release: This is a stable release and users can use it for release in production also
Naming conventions are followed in each release of MySQL 8, which indicates its status. Each release name...