The MySQL Connector/C++ is based on the MySQL Client Library (MySQL C API). MySQL Connector/C++ is linked against the MySQL Client Library. You need the MySQL Client Library installed to compile MySQL Connector/C++.

You also need the cross-platform build tool CMake 2.4, or newer, and GLib 2.2.3 or newer installed. Check the README file included with the distribution for platform specific notes on building for Windows and SunOS.

Typically the MySQL Client Library is installed when the MySQL Server is installed. However, check your operating system documentation for other installation options.

As of MySQL Connector/C++ version 1.1.0, it is necessary to have the Boost C++ libraries 1.34.0 or newer installed. Boost is only required to build the connector, it is not required to use the connector. You can obtain Boost and its installation instructions from the official site. Once Boost is installed, tell the make system where the Boost files are, by setting the define -DBOOST_ROOT:STRING=. This can be done when initially invoking CMake, for example:

shell> CMake . -DBOOST_ROOT:STRING=/usr/local/boost_1_40_0

You might need to change /usr/local/boost_1_40_0/ to match your installation. See the Section 20.5.2.1, “Building MySQL Connector/C++ from Source on Unix, Solaris and Mac OS X” and Section 20.5.2.2, “Building MySQL Connector/C++ from Source on Windows” for further details.