It sounds like you are not loading (sourceing) the database file into mysql. An example would be
Code:
mysql eq < mw_052_053_alpha2.sql
Anyhow I suggest you take a look thru the "tutorial and howto" forum specifically
http://www.eqemulator.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=11423
After your server is up and running, then try to get the Admin tool to work.