I'm glad you brought this up, because I am trying to figure out the same thing. I have created an application for OS 10.3 which stores its data in a MySQL database. I would like to be able to install the app on other computers from a CD, without having to set up MySQL separately on each computer. This would require the installer to search for MySQL first, and if it exists, update it to version 4.0.18; otherwise, install MySQL 4.0.18.
I have read something about a MySQL embedded server, which might be the answer. If anybody has experience with this and could offer advice, I would be more than appreciative. When I find out anything useful on my own, I would be happy to offer you what I learn, too. Feel free to check in with me. - John on 5/2/04 4:48 AM, Peter Laurens at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hello all, > > I have a query about distributing mySQL. > > I am a student developer, but have very little experience with > databases, I develop in Cocoa for OS X (as well as a little bit of > Windows stuff). > > An application I am writing stands to benefit a lot from having a > server application available. It's a simple project management app, and > at the moment does very rudimentary networking. One plan is to really > enhance this and develop a server app for my project manager, so > multiple users could work on projects in the same office and keep all > project information up to date via the one server. > > I think it would be great to use mySQL to store project information for > access via my server app (is it even necessary to have write a server > app myself, or could I just build in the ability to communicate with > the mySQL database over the network?). > > Anyway, basically my question is this: I'd love to be able to > distribute both the server app and the client app on CD, will it be a > problem (from a technical standpoint, not legal) to create and set up > the mySQL database (whether or not mySQL is already installed) from a > simple installer? > > Thanks for any advice and help you may be able to offer, it's most > appreciated, > > - Peter > -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
