# Is mysql\_compression supported?

**URL:** <https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/is-mysql-compression-supported/88374>\
**Category:** Rails\
**Created:** [March 10, 2007, 5:02am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/is-mysql-compression-supported/88374 "2007-03-10T05:02:53Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 10, 2007, 5:02am UTC](https://www.ruby-forum.com/t/is-mysql-compression-supported/88374/1 "2007-03-10T05:02:53Z")

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I came across the fact that Ruby DBI MySQL module supports a  
mysql\_compression option. Is there a way to turn it on via an option  
in database.yml? Or any other way, for that matter?

Thank you,  
Fyodor Golos