MySQL Install page is outdated

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Issue type
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Start with the linked MySQL installation page and compare its version, account, macOS, Windows, and download-link guidance with the current MySQL documentation. Done means the page accurately covers current LTS downloads, Intel and ARM Macs, supported macOS versions, current Windows installer choices, and the noted installer change.

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Text issues:

  1. "For this class, we will be using MySQL version 8.0.18, the most current version."
    The most current LTS version is 8.4.0.

  2. "No matter your operating system, before you download any MySQL product, you are prompted to create an account. You do not have to do so if you do not want to!"
    It is not possible to create an oracle account without an associated company name.

MAC USERS
3. "You want to download the version called "macOS 10.14 (x86, 64-bit), DMG Archive" that specifies it is the "(mysql-8.0.18-macos10.14-x86_64.dmg)". This option should also be at least 300 MB."
Modern macOS should be running ARM processors, which will also make the filesize different.

  1. Warning about using macOS prior to 10.14
    I dont think any computer running macOS before 10.14 meets the requirements for the course. Might need to update this section regarding using Intel macs vs M-series macs.

WINDOWS USERS
5. "You want to download the version called "Windows (x86, 32-bit), MSI Installer" that uses at least 400 MB (not the web-community version)."
The current version of MySQL installer is only 296.1 MB.

  1. "Select Developer Default and proceed."
    Developer default is not an option on the latest version of MySQL. The options are "Client", "Server", "Full", or you can choose features.

  2. MySQL Installer for Windows includes the following note: "Note: MySQL 8.0 is the final series with MySQL Installer. As of MySQL 8.1, use a MySQL product's MSI or Zip archive for installation. MySQL Server 8.1 and higher also bundle MySQL Configurator, a tool that helps configure MySQL Server."

Link Issues:
MAC USERS
"First, you need to install MySQL itself. The Community Server 8.0.18 download page has a dropdown menu for the operating system you need."
Link leads to current LTS version (8.4.0).

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