Oracle 5.0 Reference Manual page 90

MySQL Server Instance Configuration Wizard
There are two configuration types available: Detailed Configuration and Standard Configuration. The
Standard Configuration option is intended for new users who want to get started with MySQL quickly
without having to make many decisions about server configuration. The Detailed Configuration option is
intended for advanced users who want more fine-grained control over server configuration.
If you are new to MySQL and need a server configured as a single-user developer machine, the
Standard Configuration should suit your needs. Choosing the Standard Configuration option causes the
MySQL Configuration Wizard to set all configuration options automatically with the exception of Service
Options and Security Options.
The Standard Configuration sets options that may be incompatible with systems where there are
existing MySQL installations. If you have an existing MySQL installation on your system in addition to
the installation you wish to configure, the Detailed Configuration option is recommended.
To complete the Standard Configuration, please refer to the sections on Service Options and Security
Options in Section 2.10.3.10, "The Service Options Dialog", and Section 2.10.3.11, "The Security
Options Dialog", respectively.
2.10.3.4. The Server Type Dialog
There are three different server types available to choose from. The server type that you choose affects
the decisions that the MySQL Server Instance Configuration Wizard makes with regard to memory,
disk, and processor usage.
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