How to set classpath variable on Linux OS for MySql database

[Nita Kaur]

Hello Friends,

I am into Linux administration and dose not know anything abut java. So if any one can help me by telling me how to set classpath variable on unix machine for MySql database driver. Do I have use the tar file or jar file.
Thanks
Nita

[Nita Kaur]

HEllo Friends,

Can any one help me with this. It is real urgent.

Thanks
Nita

[jack nick]

Hi there,
Have very little knowledge in linux.
but nevertheless i think you have to set the CLASSPATH variable to the mysql driver jar file
for instance on our system we use the mm drivers for mysql and the class path points to mysql_uncomp.jar and the mysql_comp.jar files
bye
hope this helps