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Once you have SQL DM for MySQL installed, it can connect to and collect data from MySQL database servers running on any platform. When connecting to a MySQL server running on Windows, SQL DM for MySQL can use the Windows Management Instrumentation to retrieve additional information. When connecting to a server running on Linux, it can do the same using SSH.
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To obtain the download links for SQL DM for MySQL, you need to purchase a license or request a free trial from IDERA. The product is available in three tiers of support:
- Professional
- Enterprise
- Ultimate
Once you have purchased the license or requested a free trial, you receive links to the installation media by email. For more information on the different levels of support see
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When you receive the download links, there are several available for you to use. The specific link you need depends on the system you want to run SQL DM for MySQL on, both in terms of hardware architecture and the operating system.
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If you want to use SQL DM for MySQL on a Windows Server installation, there is only one link available to you. Select the Executable (.exe) link and follow the instructions on Windows Installation to install SQL DM for MySQL. For Linux installations, it is a little more complicated.
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Once you have downloaded the package for your system, you can install it on your system. The specific installation directions depends on the operating system you want to use to host SQL DM for MySQL:
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