This tutorial provides a quick hands-on introduction to using MySQL Workbench for beginners. If you have used MySQL Workbench before you can safely skip this tutorial.

In order to complete this tutorial you will need to have a locally installed MySQL Server. If you only have access to a remote MySQL server you will need to enter appropriate connection parameters when required. This tutorial requires MySQL Workbench version 5.2.16 or above. You also need a basic understanding of MySQL concepts.