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Can not connect to database; MySQL-client libraries package not installed

The error message "Can not connect to database; MySQL-client libraries package not installed" indicates that the application or service is attempting to connect to a MySQL database, but it's unable to do so because the necessary MySQL client libraries are not installed on the system.

To resolve this issue, you'll need to install the MySQL client libraries package. Here are the steps you can follow:

On Linux (Debian/Ubuntu):

  1. Update the package list to ensure you have the latest information about available packages:

    bash

 

  • sudo apt-get update
  • Install the MySQL client libraries package:

    bash

 

  1. sudo apt-get install libmysqlclient-dev

On Linux (CentOS/RHEL):

  1. Update the package list:

    bash

 

  • sudo yum update
  • Install the MySQL client libraries package:

    bash

 

  1. sudo yum install mysql-devel

On Windows:

  1. Visit the MySQL official website and download the MySQL client libraries for your Windows version.

  2. Install the downloaded package.

On macOS:

  1. If you're using Homebrew, you can install the MySQL client libraries with the following command:

    bash
  1. brew install mysql
  2. If you don't have Homebrew, you can download the MySQL client libraries package from the official MySQL website and install it.

After installing the MySQL client libraries, try connecting to the database again. The application or service should now be able to establish a connection.

Keep in mind that if you're using a specific programming language or framework, you might need to install additional libraries or modules for MySQL connectivity. Always refer to the documentation of your specific environment for the most accurate instructions.

 
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