shell> sudo /Library/StartupItems/MySQLCOM/MySQLCOM start 
(Enter your password, if necessary) 
(Press Control-D or enter "exit" to exit the shell) 

If you do not use the Startup Item, enter the following command sequence:

shell> cd /usr/local/mysql 
shell> sudo ./bin/mysqld_safe 
(Enter your password, if necessary) 
(Press Control-Z) 
shell> bg 
(Press Control-D or enter "exit" to exit the shell)

You should be able to connect to the MySQL server, for example, by running /usr/local/mysql/bin/mysql.
alias mysql=/usr/local/mysql/bin/mysql
alias mysqladmin=/usr/local/mysql/bin/mysqladmin


Sequel Pro is a database management app for MySQL databases
http://www.sequelpro.com/

A VNC server is included in every edition of Mac OS X, including Mac OS X 10.6 –aka Snow Leopard. You can start the server through a hidden check box in the Sharing preferences.

A VNC server lets you control your Mac from another computer using the VNCprotocol. With recent editions of Mac OS X, Apple has moved to a more sophisticated method of screen sharing. However, a traditional VNC server is still included but is turned off by default.

1. Launch the System Preferences.
   

   Launch the System Preferences

2. Select the Sharingpreferences.
   

   Select the Sharing preferences icon

3. Enable Screen Sharing within the Servicelist.
   

   Enable the Screen Sharing service

4. Click Computer Settings…to show the VNC password setting.
   

   Enable VNC and choose a password

5. Enable VNC viewers may control screen with password:.
6. Enter a strong password.
7. Click OK to save your settings.

Your Mac is now running a traditional VNC server. You can now connect to your Mac using a VNC client running on another Mac, Windows, or Linux computer.

NOTE: the default vnc listening port is 5900

介绍几个常用的快捷键。