I've set up databases before when I was using Windows, but transitioning to Arch Linux has been tricky for me. I attempted to use MySQL Workbench and XAMPP, but I encountered installation problems, and it seems like these programs either don't have a Linux version or just bring up errors during the setup. I also tried using DBeaver, but it keeps telling me that I need a server, and even after trying to set one up, I'm still facing this issue. I'm feeling a bit lost since I'm not very experienced with Linux. Can someone guide me on how to create a database on Arch?
4 Answers
It might be useful to mention the actual errors you're encountering. Having those details can make it easier for someone to help you out instead of trying several alternatives.
You can definitely run XAMPP on Arch! Just grab the zip from the Apache Friends site, unzip it, and start it up from there. If you run into issues, definitely let us know what error messages you're seeing.
If you're looking at DBeaver specifically, check out the Arch Wiki for installation instructions. There are also guidelines there for using XAMPP and MySQL.
Arch Linux has switched from MySQL to MariaDB, which is quite compatible. You can install MariaDB directly from the official repos, and if you're really keen on using MySQL, there's an option in the AUR as well. Also, for XAMPP, just download it from the Apache Friends website without worrying about installation—extract it from the zip and run it directly! If you need specific help with an error, sharing that could help others guide you better.
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