Option 1 :
If you are going to use the mariadb, just use that installer to install everything, then
move your database over to that install. (The easiest way)
Option 2:
IF you don't plan on using Akka's installer :
You're going to need a few things installed. which you can find them in the zip(rar) that
you downloaded to install the server (Akka's installer) Just extract it all into a folder and
pick out what you need.
Perl. - You need to install perl, THEN, grab that perl folder from akka's installer and replace
the C:/perl folder with it. (if that's where it's installed). It has the DBI in it.
MySQL - You need to install that as well.
You will also need two other installs from that folder.
vcredist_x86.exe &
vcredist_x86_2012.exe
(You need those for the server to run.)
You will know when you have achieved accomplishment, but not until you find yourself
"
I'm not going to pull my hair out"
"I'm not going to pull my hair out"
"I'm not going to......"
"WTF, why am I bald?" 