The difference between MySQL.zip and .msi download

Question

Sorry, I know this is not a programming issue.

But when, for example, on the MySQL website you are given the opportunity to download a .zip or .msi file. Whether the result is the same application, or two work a little differently. That is, the .zip option is more autonomous, with everything in the MySQL folder and nothing in the registry, etc.

This will help a lot in solving my problems and future problems.

Answer 1

if I plan to have a single MySQL installation on one box - I use .msi

With multiple installations on a single block, .zip packages are easier to handle.

Answer 2

, - MySQL.