mysql community server vs mysql installer

Question

I recently thought of upgrading mysql in my system for a project when I found two parallelly available downloads for windows in mysql site. I cannot figure out the differenc

Answer 1

The only difference is that MSI installer come with all mysql products (mysql server, mysql workbeanch, plugins, etc) and you have a wizar that guide you through install and it's check dependencys . That is the only diference i found using the MSI installer and the comunity edition.

It is more easy to use MSI installer if you don't know what products you have to install on your computer.

Be careful when you use the web installer, because you need that internet connection at your workplace work fine.