> Another question related to server start: > > Can I configure mysql.sock to some other dir, since /tmp/mysql.sock might > easiely being deleted by someone? > > > Thanks! > Annie > > Yes, you can - and I'd make that recommendation on shared systems.
configure option: --with-unix-socket-path=/path/to/mysql.sock Make sure that the directory is owned (or at least writable) by the user that MySQL runs as or you will get the dreaded "MySQL ended" errors when starting the server. Regards, Jim Grill -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]