How can I set client configuration for MySQL Workbench without an installed server?

Question

Say I have installed MySQL workbench on windows 7 without a server, and I\'m connecting to a remote server.
How can I set client configuration (like the [client] section in

Answer 1

MySQL Workbench doesn't load any server configuration file for its own configuration. It can work on such a config file for a server, however (server section, usually [mysqld] only).

MySQL Workbench's configuration is a manual step you have to do in order to connect to a server (be it local or remote).