To install MySQL server on AWS, the best way is to use our AWS marketplace image that fully sets up a production ready MySQL server also running PHP, Apache, PhpMyadmin with MySQL connectors. Click on the link below to find our more information.
Getting Started with MySQL Server on Windows Server AWS
Once you’ve deployed our MySQL windows virtual machine to your AWS tenant its ready to go.
RDP into new MySQL server:
Start XAMPP for MySQL and Apache
This solution uses XAMPP, making it easier to manage Apache, MySQL and FTP. Right click on XAMPP Control Panel on the desktop and choose Run as Administrator.
Once opened, click on start Apache and start MySQL
MySQL Server Details
MySQL database credentials are (also used for phpMyadmin login):
MYSQL Username: root
MYSQL Password: Password is blank, its recommended to set a strong password.
MySQL location
C:\xampp\mysql
Apache location
C:\xampp\apache
Web Root: C:\xampp\htdocs
PhpMyadmin location:
http://localhost/phpmyadmin/
C:\xampp\htdocs\phpmyadmin
MySQL Server Ports
The following ports need to be opened in AWS if you are using a firewall appliance or any security groups.
3306 – TCP (MySQL)
33060 – TCP (MySQL X Protocol)
6446 – TCP MySQL Router
6447 – TCP MySQL Router
6448 – TCP InnoDB Cluster
6449 – TCP InnoDB Cluster
Apache Webserver Ports
TCP/80 – (http traffic)
TCP/443 – (https traffic)
To setup AWS firewall rules refer to – AWS Security Groups
Support
If you have any questions about the setup of our MySQL Server on Windows solution in AWS, leave your comments below and we will reply within 24 hours.
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