Edit mysqld info in my.ini
How do I configure MySQL?
How to prevent MySQL from responding to any computer other than localhost ?
Installing and configuring MySQL
MySQL Root User Accounts
Root user privileges in MySQL
Setting Up the MySQL Root User
What is the 'root user' in MySQL?
Does MySQL need to run in the background even if Compendium isn't running?
How do I set up shared Compendium so we can see each other's work?
Installation and configuration problems with MySQL and MS-Access
it isn't necessary to run MySQL in the background at all times
Ways to share Compendium maps over the web