In this tutorial, we will access MySQL from the local machine through the popular MySQL Workbench. First, let us make sure that the MySQL data service is provisioned for us.

If you plan to do database development with Java and MySQL, the first thing you’ll need to do is configure a database schema. Technically speaking, the first thing to do before you configure a schema ...

Its got a tutorial section. Also, learn mysql before phpmyadmin. That's generally always a good idea though.<BR><BR>Oh, and look up how to design a database schema/design if you get serious.