I'm inclined to think this is a database config issue in MailScanner. Double check the Port setting that MailScanner is using and check that against the port that your MySQL server binds to. It is normally 3306, and they should match. If you don't know how to check, can you send me the output of: netstat -tan | grep 3306
Your log output shows an error code of 110 which means 'Connection timed out'. This is different to 'Connection refused'. Is there a possibility of very high database activity from another source while MailScanner is trying to get at the database? How you tried invoking the MailScanner connection at different times of the day? What interface does MailScanner use to connect? It looks like Perl DBI, but you may be using ODBC? Finally, can you tell me your perl version by: perl -v Imran Chaudhry -- http://www.EjectDisc.com Get your Digital Identity - Domain Names, Web Space, E-mail & More! -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]