Download the installer (an EULA agreement is required).

A database account on a server that will allow access (this can be root or any other user with correct privileges).

Access to a MySQL database server (it can be local or remote).

Here’s what you’ll need for this tutorial on Toad for MySQL:

I will demonstrate the use of Toad for MySQL databases. The Toad products are free and are only available for the Windows platform. Local or remote management capabilities.When connected to one of those databases, Toad allows you to do various things, which include: One of those options is Toad, which has client tools that can help you manage MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL, and IBM DB2. If you aren’t fond of that application, there are a number of other options that can help you manage your databases.

I am constantly deploying web-based applications that require the use of MySQL databases typically I use MySQL Workbench for this task. If you need to create, edit, and manage MySQL databases, TechRepublic contributor Jack Wallen says Toad is freeware that's worth a look.

Toad database browser