Install MySQL and phpMyAdmin for the MU Online server website
Complete guide to installing MySQL and phpMyAdmin for a MU Online server website: the critical difference between MySQL (for the website) and SQL Server (for the game), when to install MySQL separately vs using XAMPP or AppServ, the full MySQL Community Server installation walkthrough (7 steps including the authentication method choice for PHP compatibility), how to install phpMyAdmin manually and configure config.inc.php, how to create the website database and import the web system's SQL file, how to create a dedicated MySQL user (never use root in the site config), common MySQL connection errors and how to fix them, and security best practices (no port 3306 exposed, strong root password, dedicated user).
