MySQL is a relational database management system. MySQL is the widely used database server in the world. This tutorial helps you to install MySQL database server on macOS Sierra 10.12 and High Sierra 10.13 and other supported versions using Homebrew.
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Step 1 – Prerequisites
- This article walks through creating a DSN for MySQL data in iODBC and accessing MySQL data in Microsoft Excel, all on a machine running Mac OS X. Installing the CData ODBC Drivers on Mac OS X. The CData ODBC Driver for MySQL is preconfigured for the iODBC driver manager, as are many other products like Microsoft Excel.
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Before starting the installation of MySQL using this tutorial you must have the following prerequisites
Install MySql on Mac OS X. Download the MySql DMG file from MySql Download Website. Open the DMG file and install MySql server and Preference Pane for starting and stopping MySql server easily. Start the MySql server if its not running and optionally you can select the checkbox to automatically start MySql server on startup.
- Terminal: You must have Mac Terminal access and little knowledge about working with the terminal application.
- Homebrew: Homebrew is a popular package management tools used for installing most open source software like Node. Here is the Homebrew installation tutorial
Step 2 – Install MySQL on macOS
At this time of writing this tutorial, Homebrew has MySQL 5.7.21 version in its main repository. Start a terminal and run command to install MySQL:
Wait for the installation process finish. Now you just need to configure things so that your MySQL server is auto-started
Also, you have to set a strong password for the MySQL root account. Use the following command to set a new password. Make sure to use a strong password.
Step 3 – MySQL Configuration
MySQL server has been installed on your system. The binary files are installed under /usr/local/bin directory and all the MySQL related files are created under “/usr/local/var/mysql” directory. The main confiugration file is created at:
You can use above file to customize your MySQL server. Now, Connect to MySQL server using the command:
Step 4 – Manage MySQL Service
There are mysql.server command available under /usr/local/bin directory, which is used to manage MySQL service. You can use mysql.server command with options status, stop, start, or restart MySQL service on your system.
All done. You have running MySQL server on your system. What next? Visit our MySQL tutorial section to create and manage databases from the command line.
All Mac OS versions run on a technology called Gatekeeper, It’s designed to ensure that only trusted software runs on your Mac. If the software you are trying to open is not certified you will see a message like this “can’t be opened because apple cannot check it for malicious software.”
Top Examples
- “mysqlworkbench” can’t be opened because apple cannot check it for malicious software.
- “sourcetree” can’t be opened because apple cannot check it for malicious software.
Note: Allowing apps to be installed manually brings potential risk from malware. Programs like Source Tree are legit, however try to make sure you are downloading the latest version of the software and from an authorized website before proceeding.
Bypass “Can’t be opened because apple cannot check it for malicious software.”
Most applications can be easily opened by this method:
Time Needed :2 minutes
“Can’t be opened because apple cannot check it for malicious software.”
- Method 1
System Preferences -> Security & Privacy -> click “Open Anyway”.
- Method 2 – Right Click App
Instead of double clicking on the app, just right click and press Open.
You will get a notice “Can’t be opened because apple cannot check it for malicious software.” however you will still get the option to open the program - Method 3 “Works for Mac OS Catalina”
Open “Terminal” App — Applications > Terminal. Use
xattrto remove the app from quarantine. Source Reddit$ xattr -d com.apple.quarantine <app-path>
Materials
- Mac OS Catelina, Mojave and Older
Apple has removed the option allow all third Party Applications.
Since the release of the Mac OS Catalina apple has removed the option in the Security and Privacy settings to allow programs from “Anywhere” to be downloaded. From now on only individual programs can be given permission to be installed.
- Why do I get the message “can’t be opened because apple cannot check it for malicious software.”
Many programs have a notarization issue since the Catalina Update. Apple has tightened its privacy policies and has limited certification to apps only in the app store. Even though there are workarounds most users might feel an unease to install such programs.
Most Common “can’t be opened because apple cannot check it for malicious software.” Errors
- “java 8 update 251” can’t be opened because apple cannot check it for malicious software.
- “jdk 8 update 251.pkg” can’t be opened because apple cannot check it for malicious software.
- “sourcetree” can’t be opened because apple cannot check it for malicious software.
- “runescape” can’t be opened because apple cannot check it for malicious software.
- “mongodb compass” can’t be opened because apple cannot check it for malicious software.
- “mysqlworkbench”
- “Origin”
- “macperformance”
- “appium”
- “nox app”
- “install”
“mysqlworkbench” can’t be opened because apple cannot check it for malicious software.
“mysqlworkbench” refers to MySQL Work Bench is a legitimate program and it should not be considered malware. It is a unified visual tool for database architects, developers, and DBAs. MySQL Workbench also provides data modeling, SQL development, user administration, backup, and much more. MySQL Workbench compatible with most version of Mac OS X, including the latest version Mac OS 10.15.5
“sourcetree” can’t be opened because apple cannot check it for malicious software.
Sourcetree most definitely is not malicious. It interacts with your Git repositories and visualizes and manages your repositories through Sourcetree’s simple Git GUI. It is a Free Git client that is compatible with both Mac OS 10 and Windows 10. Make sure you have downloaded the latest version of SourceTree for Mac
“java 8 update 251” can’t be opened because apple cannot check it for malicious software.
“Java 8 Update 251” (8u251) refers to the latest version of Java 8.0. This is not malicious software however you cannot download the software from the app store therefore the pop up message will show up in all cases. If you are interested in what the latest updates includes you can check out the official update release for Java here.
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mysql-8.0.21-macos10.15-x86_64.pkg
The latest MySQL package for mac is appearing to have the same problem. Installing it directly from the official MySQL page will still lead to the same message “mysql-8.0.21-macos10.15-x86_64.pkg” can’t be opened because apple cannot check it for malicious software.
Alternative messages
Some users have been receiving a similar message “macOS cannot verify that this app is free from malware”. It is again related to gatekeeper technology where the application is not verified by apple. Many reputable applications have such a message when trying to install on a mac.
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Cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer mac
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In this case MacOS is not mentioning that this application is potentially dangerous. This is somewhat confusing as many unidentified developer apps for Mac do receive a message that it cannot be checked for malicious software. If you do however get this message you can still bypass and open the app with the same instructions above.