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Getting the correct mysql client library files for redhat 5 and mysql 5
I installed Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 on a computer to set it up as a development box. During the install process, the package also installed Mysql server 5.0.22-2.1. However it did not install mysql-client libraries or mysql-shared libraries. Another piece of software requires libmysqlclient and libmysqlclient-devel (which I assume are in the mysql-client library. I cannot find the correct rpms anywhere.
Can someone please tell me the way to find specific rpms for a specific system. Googling myslq-client or libmysqlclient returns tons of results but none for my set-up. Is there a standard way of finding and getting the correct packages?
Can someone please tell me the way to find specific rpms for a specific system. Googling myslq-client or libmysqlclient returns tons of results but none for my set-up. Is there a standard way of finding and getting the correct packages?
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yum install mysql-client
> No match for argument: mysql-client
> No match for argument: mysql-client
Try this link and install it using rpm:
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ftp://fr2.rpmfind.net/linux/fedora/core/6/i386/os/Fedora/RPMS/mysql-5.0.22-2.1.i386.rpm
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ftp://fr2.rpmfind.net/linux/fedora/core/6/i386/os/Fedora/RPMS/mysql-5.0.22-2.1.i386.rpm
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ASKER
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Run the package manager from RH and do a search...
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Can you be a little more specific? I am a windows guy trying to muddle my way through this
Run the package manager from RH and do a search...
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Can you be a little more specific? I am a windows guy trying to muddle my way through this
ASKER
ftp://fr2.rpmfind.net/linux/fedora/core/6/i386/os/Fedora/RPMS/mysql-5.0.22-2.1.i386.rpm
That package is the server itself and it is already installed.
I need libmysqlclient and libmysqlclient-devel (which i assume are in the client package).
I also need to know how to search for these things so I when I need to find another package, I will not be back looking for more expert advice!
Sorry for being a newb - but that is what I am with this issue.... ;-)
That package is the server itself and it is already installed.
I need libmysqlclient and libmysqlclient-devel (which i assume are in the client package).
I also need to know how to search for these things so I when I need to find another package, I will not be back looking for more expert advice!
Sorry for being a newb - but that is what I am with this issue.... ;-)
:)
To see what is already installed run this:
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rpm -q mysql
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To install a downloaded RPM package, run this:
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rpm -ivh mysql-client-5.0.22-2.1.i3
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To see what is already installed run this:
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rpm -q mysql
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To install a downloaded RPM package, run this:
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rpm -ivh mysql-client-5.0.22-2.1.i3
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ASKER
kk - i got that far leannon. But how do I find the package (mysql-client-5.0.22-2.1.i
> That package is the server itself and it is already installed.
If you have that package then you should have everything, as it contains both the server and the client.
What did `rpm -q mysql` return?
If you have that package then you should have everything, as it contains both the server and the client.
What did `rpm -q mysql` return?
or better still would be list all rpm packages and find what all mysql components you have with
rpm -qa | grep mysql
this should tell you a list of everything with mysql somewhere inbetween
rpm -qa | grep mysql
this should tell you a list of everything with mysql somewhere inbetween
ASKER
It didn't have the mysql-client package installed. I finally got this installed through the GUI package manager by just checking the box, however this is not the solution I would prefer. I am going to have to repeat these steps on the live box which is remote. So I will not have GUI tools to work with.
Leanon - you get the check mark for your first solution (use the package manager), however if you wouldn't mind posting an answer to my real question. Once I find out I am missing a specific package (libmysql-client), how do I find and install that package if "yum install libmysql-client" does not work? I need to be able to find the correct package that matches my existing software, download it and then install it - all from the command line. Also, what if I can't find an RPM for it? I have done unix source installs before, but it is almost always 'luck' (or lots of time) that contributes in finding the right package and right version.
Is there a way of doing this (or a 'global' site) for finding the appropriate matching packages. In this particular case mysql.com was useless.
Thanks for the help. I am not finished configuring this server so look for further posts on other problems!! ;-)
Leanon - you get the check mark for your first solution (use the package manager), however if you wouldn't mind posting an answer to my real question. Once I find out I am missing a specific package (libmysql-client), how do I find and install that package if "yum install libmysql-client" does not work? I need to be able to find the correct package that matches my existing software, download it and then install it - all from the command line. Also, what if I can't find an RPM for it? I have done unix source installs before, but it is almost always 'luck' (or lots of time) that contributes in finding the right package and right version.
Is there a way of doing this (or a 'global' site) for finding the appropriate matching packages. In this particular case mysql.com was useless.
Thanks for the help. I am not finished configuring this server so look for further posts on other problems!! ;-)
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Not sure if accepting a solution is going to stop posts on this thread. I can be reached at: spearreport@gmail.com
If you have any further suggestions to help me learn how to do this stuff efficiently, please feel free to drop me a line.
If you have any further suggestions to help me learn how to do this stuff efficiently, please feel free to drop me a line.
yum install mysql-client
and it will take care of the rest