Packing C++ application with MySql database

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I've a c++ application with connects to mysql database, creates table and adds some data into it using the mysql connector library.

The question is following : I would like pack my application so for using the the installation of mysql were not required. Is it possible to do at all ? If yet any hints, references are welcomed.

The application is managed c++ based.

This might help: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/7976014/static-linking-of-mysql-in-c-c — Matt Phillips, May 28 '13 at 20:03
it is regarding linking mysql lib to application, which is not relevant to my question. — deimus, May 28 '13 at 20:07
If you meant the embedded server part from library, then thanks +1 — deimus, May 28 '13 at 21:04

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered May 28 '13 at 20:08

Yes, MySQL provides an embedded, in-process version that doesn't require you to install a separate MySQL server and yet provides pretty much the same functionality.

Note however that this is subject to license restrictions: you can either use it under a GPL license (and thus you must publish your application's source code if you ever redistribute it to a third-party) or under a commercial license (which you have to pay for, if you want to redistribute your application but not license it under GPL).

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:29

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I think there is a way. Have a look at one of my SO questions - How can I explore mysql database files (*.frm, *.myd and *.myi) without MySQL? I am also the one who answered it.

It gives you a hint on how you can carry the MySQL DB engine with you, provided you have successfully dealt with the licensing.

edited May 23 '17 at 12:29

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