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I have a full normal user account for ssh access and I’d like to use the mysql diff capability of mysqlworkbench’s mysqldbcompare (or some other cli tool if it exists). The problem is I don’t have root access. Can I install this in my normal user account so I can compare my DB’s on that server?
The best way to do such things is to install them as root using the system’s package manager, but I’m sure you know that 😛
I downloaded the source code from their website, and it uses a traditional
configurescript. I have installed programs, in fact whole ecosystems, in unprivileged user accounts usingconfigurescripts. Usually all it takes is to specify where you want files to be installed:Sometimes you have to install dependencies too. Then make sure to set
LD_LIBRARY_PATHaccordingly.Depending on the distro you’re using, you can even install packages to your home directory: see this question