Hi! Let me try to restate my question and provide more information. Running: Linux 2.2.16-3, Coldfusion 4.5, MySQL 3.23.33 Problem: "The connection to the data source failed. Check the following to resolve this problem: ..." Now, I get this error on one database called xprojects while I can get the datasource to verify on the test database that came with mysql. i connect to the test with no user and no password. I tried to set up the permissions on the xprojects database like the test database.. but it still didnt work. I am assuming based upon what I have read about MySQL and Coldfusion that this is a permissions issue. For those that have this working what should the permissions be like and could this be anything else? Thanks, -Tanya --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php