I think (and don't quote me) you have to create the my.cnf file yourself. I don't think it is required, but mysql will look for it when it launches. Not 100 percent sure about that, but I think that's why you aren't finding it.
However, the problem you're describing sounds like a permissions issue - what error message are you getting when you try to create a db? >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Ken Thompson >Sent: Monday, February 18, 2002 5:21 PM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [expert] MySql permissions and configuration > > >Where are the configuration files for MySql found? > >I've looked everywhere I can think of and still no joy. >Looking in /etc/rc.d/init.d/mysql I found this bit of info, >"# If you want to affect other MySQL variables, you should make >your changes ># in the /etc/my.cnf or other configuration files. >" >Locate doesn't find my.cnf anywhere on my system. >The problem is that I can't use webmin or phpMyAdmin or the CLI to >create a >database. >I can log onto the test db but that's as far as it goes. >There has to be a global config file somewhere doesn't there?? >Surley it's not gremlin powered <G>..... >-- > >Ken Thompson, North West Antique Autos >Payette, Idaho >Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >http://www.nwaa.com >Sales and brokering of antique autos and parts. > >Linux- Coming Soon To A Desktop Near You >Registered Linux User #183936 > > _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
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