MySQL Single-Tier
The Single-Tier ODBC Drivers for MySQL are a single component
installed on a data-consuming machine - depending on the architecture in
which the driver is deployed, either a client such as a desktop, a
workstation or an application-server machine. No components need be
installed on the database server.
The OpenLink Single-Tier Drivers for MySQL are a Type B class of
driver developed using the MySQL network (wire) protocol interface
eliminating the need for the installation of any MySQL-specific client
networking software.