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# DBI - The Perl Database Interface.

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See [COPYRIGHT](https://metacpan.org/module/DBI#COPYRIGHT)
section in DBI.pm for usage and distribution rights.

See [GETTING HELP](https://metacpan.org/module/DBI#GETTING-HELP)
section in DBI.pm for how to get help.

# QUICK START GUIDE:

The DBI requires one or more 'driver' modules to talk to databases,
    but they are not needed to build or install the DBI.

Check that a DBD::* module exists for the database you wish to use.

Install the DBI using a installer like cpanm, cpanplus, cpan,
    or whatever is recommened by the perl distribution you're using.
    Make sure the DBI tests run successfully before installing.

Use the 'perldoc DBI' command to read the DBI documentation.

Install the DBD::* driver module you wish to use in the same way.
    It is often important to read the driver README file carefully.
    Make sure the driver tests run successfully before installing.

The DBI.pm file contains the DBI specification and other documentation.
PLEASE READ IT. It'll save you asking questions on the mailing list
which you will be told are already answered in the documentation.

For more information and to keep informed about progress you can join
the a mailing list via mailto:dbi-users-help@perl.org
You can post to the mailing list without subscribing. (Your first post may be
delayed a day or so while it's being moderated.)

To help you make the best use of the dbi-users mailing list,
and any other lists or forums you may use, I strongly
recommend that you read "How To Ask Questions The Smart Way"
by Eric Raymond:
 
  http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

Much useful information and online archives of the mailing lists can be
found at http://dbi.perl.org/