Pre-Requisites for Connections to MySQL

Basic DBMS & DBMS Version Support

• Do OpenLink drivers connect to MySQL?
  
• MySQL version support
  
• Detecting the MySQL DBMS version

Database Native Client Requirements

• Understanding the MySQL native client
  
• When do I need the MySQL native client?
  
• Obtain the MySQL native client
  
• Configure the MySQL native client

Database Native Settings You Need to Know

• Identify the MySQL listening port