MySQL, not affiliated with Microsoft SQL Server, is a relational database management system that allows you to store information in multiple tables that have relationships.

Open MySQL Workbench and connect to your database server. From the database home screen (Figure A), right-click a blank spot under the SCHEMAS pane and select Create Schema. Figure A.

This user cannot be called “root” because, depending on how the MySQL server is configured, it may not be possible to add an account with remote access that is named “root.” To create a ...