petclinic_db_setup_mysql.txt

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===        Spring PetClinic sample application - MySQL Configuration         ===
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@author Sam Brannen
@author Costin Leau

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1) Download and install the MySQL database (e.g., MySQL Community Server 5.7.x),
   which can be found here: http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/
   Alternatively, you may use the official MySQL docker image. Refer to the
   README.md for the Docker command line.

2) Dependency for Connector/J, the MySQL JDBC driver (e.g., Connector/J 5.1.x) is
   included in Petclinic pom.xml file. See the MySQL maven profile.
   Alternatively, download Connector/J JDBC driver from here:
   http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/j/
   and copy the MySQL JDBC driver JAR file (e.g., mysql-connector-java-5.1.5-bin.jar).

3) Change connection parameters into the MySQL profile of the pom.xml.
   Build and starth the web app with the MySQL profile:
   ./mvnw tomcat7:run -P MySQL