- We have linux 6.0 installed and have perl 5.005 version installed and - the mysql database installed. From command prompt i am able to do all - database manupulations. I want perl script to handle all the - manupulations and want the perl DBI modules. Can you help me in getting - the perl modules for mysql database, what are the prerequisites for that - and what is the process of installation.

Test whether you have the CPAN module installed with your perl distribution with "perldoc CPAN". If you do have it, skip the next step.

Visit http://theory.uwinnipeg.ca/search/cpan-search.html and download the CPAN module. Unpack it and read and follow the installation instructions. You'll need to install it as the superuser.

use perldoc CPAN to view the documentation.

Run CPAN in shell mode, and use it to install the DBI and DBD::mysql modules.