How do ISVs, OEMs and VARs use and include MySQL Embedded Server with their products?
A. There are 2 scenarios for embedding MySQL. Scenario 1: Deeply Embedded MySQL The customer has no visibility into the operation of the database. The ISV/VAR is using the embedded MySQL Server Library (libmysqld) as an in-process data storage engine that provides all the features of a traditional relational database but in a size which makes it useable for application and hardware designers who need a small footprint and need a simple and easy to use toolkit. For example, S2 Security has developed a physical security appliance called the S2 Netbox which embeds MySQL in ROM running on an embedded version of Linux. S2 Netbox provides a highly configurable integrated security system featuring access control, alarm monitoring, video surveillance and a range of other applications. By embedding MySQL they are able to provide a highly sophisticated reporting system that is easy to use and gives them the scalability and performance they need for their demanding enterprise customers. Scenario
