| MySQL Connector/ODBC | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Oracle Corporation (originally MySQL AB) |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS, Unix-like |
| Platform | Cross-platform |
| Type | Database driver |
| License | GPLv2 with FOSS License Exception |
| Website | MySQL Connector/ODBC downloads |
MySQL Connector/ODBC (formerly MyODBC) is an ODBC driver developed by Oracle Corporation for connecting ODBC-enabled applications to MySQL databases. [1] It was originally created by MySQL AB and has been maintained by Oracle since the acquisition of Sun Microsystems in 2010. [2]
MySQL Connector/ODBC enables any application supporting ODBC—including business intelligence tools, office suites, custom applications, and legacy systems—to access, query, and manage MySQL databases using the ODBC interface. [1] [3]
MySQL Connector/ODBC is available for Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS, and other Unix-like systems. [4] Both 32-bit and 64-bit builds are provided, depending on the system and application requirements. [5]
The official downloads and detailed installation instructions are provided by Oracle. [6] Step-by-step installation guides, including for Windows, are available from Informatica and Hevo Data. [7] [3] [8]
Connector/ODBC supports multiple configuration approaches:
A detailed official changelog and history is maintained by Oracle. [23]
MySQL Connector/ODBC is commonly used for:
Practical deployment scenarios, configuration advice, and troubleshooting are available in [third-party technical articles]. [8] [7] [3]
Comprehensive troubleshooting and debugging guidance, including error code lists and reporting bugs, are part of the official documentation. [20] [21] [24]