Check that socket exists, the path is correct, permissions are correct and
read the archive list as mentioned at the bottom of this e-mail. This is an
FAQ.
----- Original Message -----
From: "RIDLEY, JAMES A. (AIT)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2001 4:52
Subject: Cannot launch Mysql
> I am having trouble launching MySql on a IBM AIX Unix platform. I type
the
> mysql command at the prompt and this is the error message I get back:
>
> ERROR 2002: Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket
> '/tmp/mysql.sock' (2)
>
> What am I missing or what can I do to correct this problem. Please email
me
> back this address.
>
> Your assistance will be greatly appreciated, thank you.
>
> James A Ridley
> Systems Administrator
> ITO - Midrange Support
> Ameritech/SBC Telecommunications Inc.
> (317)265-4252
> (317)673-3670
>
>
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