For a list of sites from which you can obtain MySQL, see Section 2.2.1, “How to Get MySQL ”.

To see which platforms are supported, see Section 2.2.5, “Operating Systems Supported by MySQL ”. Please note that not all supported systems are equally good for running MySQL on them. On some it is much more robust and efficient than others--see Section 2.2.5, “Operating Systems Supported by MySQL ” for details.

Several versions of MySQL are available in both binary and source distributions. We also provide public access to our current source tree for those who want to see our most recent developments and help us test new code. To determine which version and type of distribution you should use, see Section 2.2.6, “Which MySQL Version to Use ”. When in doubt, use a binary distribution.

Installation instructions for binary and source distributions are described in Section 2.2.11, “Installing a MySQL Binary Distribution ”, and Section 2.3, “Installing a MySQL Source Distribution ”. Each set of instructions includes a section on system-specific problems you may run into.

For post-installation procedures, see Section 2.4, “Post-installation Setup and Testing ”. These procedures apply whether you install MySQL using a binary or source distribution.