First Time Install Leads To Slight Confusion

I have just installed MySql 4.0.15 from package [mysql-4.0.15-win.zip] onto my Win2000 box. After doing the binary install, I got a 'cmd' prompt and followed the install directions. http://www.mysql.com/documentation/mysql/bychapter/index.html I followed the 2.1.1.1 Installing the Binaries

re: First Time Install Leads To Slight Confusion

1) After I did the above is the server running or not? I believe I need to do a NET START MySql And if so, is there a way to make this a service that starts up when my box comes up? You do need to do a NET START MYSQL, but since you are using NET commands mysql IS installed as a service and