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Figure C.9. The MySQL installer Configuration page
FigureC.10
shows the next key configuration step, setting the root password. Although it's
important to set a strong password, it's also important to set a memorable one. If you for-
get this password, you won't be able to access the database server. If you deselected the
option to allow network access in the previous screen, then the password strength is less of
an issue. On this screen you can also create other user accounts and assign them to various
administrative roles within the database server. This isn't necessary to get anything in this
book working but shouldn't break anything if you'd like to add some.
