dbd::mysql and 64 bit mysql server and client

[Christine Ross]

We currently have a web application that makes connections to a mysql database using DBD::mysql and DBI on a Sparc Solaris 10 server. Mysql and the connectors were compiles 32 bit. DBD::mysql and DBI were installed using MCPAN with no special options so I assume its 32 bit.

I am upgrading mysql to a 64 bit version. In the past I was told that the perl modules had to be reinstalled using 64 bit perl, so it generated a 64 bit module/connector.

Initial tests have not displayed errors when the application is running and making connections to the 64 bit mysqld daemon or running mysql at the .

Any information that can be provided would be helpful. What behavior may be displayed to show that there is a problem?

Thanks so much.