database - MariaDB on Windows - getting started help? -
i'm trying learn mariadb (v5.2.4), i'm running issues. can download , install it, doesn't seem running or i'm missing something. i'm looking resource 1st timer running on windows. a few specific questions: does require mysql run? alot of installation out there seems geared around upgrading mysql, want start fresh. is there management tool database (like sql server management studio)? if not, people typically use? you not need mysql run mariadb. once you've installed mariadb should able type net start mysql at command prompt , start mariadb (yes type mysql) to answer second part of question, know company called navicat used offer administrative gui, can't seem find on site anymore.