how to install mysql driver for perl?

sankar R has asked for the wisdom of the Perl Monks concerning the following question:

1.i have downloaded DBD-mysql-4.023 module

2. where i need to place it my system? either in perl lib directory or some other location in system?

how to install it properly?

i have already tried cpan install DBD::mysql but it cause error like "mysqladmin.exe not found. set your path correctly to the directory"

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Re: how to install mysql driver for perl? by Corion (Patriarch) on May 28, 2013 at 11:22 UTC
Have you read the error message? It contains instructions. Have you followed the instructions from the error message? Have you read the installation instructions distributed with the module? Also, the README document distributed with the module? Have you consulted with your system administrator on how to install `mysqladmin.exe`?	[reply] [d/l]
Re: how to install mysql driver for perl? by marto (Cardinal) on May 28, 2013 at 11:26 UTC
As mentioned in the chatterbox, you need to ensure that `mysqladmin.exe` exists on the machine in question, and that it's in your system `PATH`. Install via cpan: `c:\>cpan DBD::mysql` [download] via PPM: `c:\>ppm install DBD::mysql` [download] As always, you should read and understand the installation documentation. DBD::mysql, and README (which mentions an install.html file).	[reply] [d/l] [select]