Can I use ZeosLib to connect to a MySQL running in Linux?

juliano · Post by **juliano** » 20.08.2011, 01:03

Hi people!

The documentation of ZeosLib don't clarify to me if it is possible install ZeosLib and use my Delphi app to connect to a MySQL that is hosted in a remote server, and this remote server is a Linux machine.

My doubt is regarding the DLL files that need be imported to Delphi. Anyone knows if the DLL, that is a Win component, will know how to 'talk' with the MySQL on the other side? We have local DLL files (in Delphi app) and the app will connect to a remote MySQL running in a Linux machine.

Is that possible?

Thanks in advance!

Regards,

Juliano

IbeDBob · Post by **IbeDBob** » 20.08.2011, 02:00

What the MySQL data file is running under (OS) should not matter. You are accessing the MySQL files not Linux.

Easiest way is to install Zeos and go try. Takes all of five minutes.

Bob

Post by **mdaems** » 31.10.2011, 00:37

juliano,

Zeoslib connects to all mysql servers your computer kan connect to using the mysql console or any other administration tool that's installed on your computer.
Of course, you'll need the windows dll's, but the server doesn't care who's calling. As long as the protocol used by the caller is right. All mysql dll's talk the same protocol.

Mark