MySQL is not a big deal for most people across the globe. The main problem arises when one has to configure MySQL’s installed instance with certain settings that will further help in taking out the best of benefits of the CRM solution site.

Here is the whole procedure to facilitate you with the process

Step one:
This involves downloading MySQL. Make sure that you download exactly and all that you require. The latest and best version is 5.0.
Step two:
Run the set up file that you have downloaded.
Step three:
Here, you need to select the option for a typical setup.
Step four:
Click ‘install’ to complete the installation on the summary screen.

When you follow all the steps mentioned above carefully, the installation is completed successfully. Now, all you require to do is to optimize MySQL for Joomla. You need to make sure that the option to configure MySQL is fully checked. Now, click ‘finish’.

Optimizing MySQL for CRM solution:

• Select the option to configure or reconfigure
• Select the option for detailed configuration.
• Select server for the type of machine
• Set the table space
• Select the option for selecting a value manually.
• Leave the port to the default value of 3306 on the networking options and make sure that the options for strict mode are checked properly.
• Make sure that the character is set in standard mode.
• Install MySQL as service
• Allot a strong password
• Execute installation script
• Click finish

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