Is this the output you would expect from a correctly compiled and installed mysql system when running mysql_install_db
Also where is the support-files this message speaks of, Thanks, Matt. [mysqldba@jordan bin]$ ./mysql_install_db Installing all prepared tables 011220 15:38:01 /usr/local/mysql/libexec/mysqld: Shutdown Complete To start mysqld at boot time you have to copy support-files/mysql.server to the right place for your system PLEASE REMEMBER TO SET A PASSWORD FOR THE MySQL root USER ! This is done with: /usr/local/mysql/bin/mysqladmin -u root -p password 'new-password' /usr/local/mysql/bin/mysqladmin -u root -h jordan.no-dns.co.uk -p password 'new-password' See the manual for more instructions. NOTE: If you are upgrading from a MySQL <= 3.22.10 you should run the /usr/local/mysql/bin/mysql_fix_privilege_tables. Otherwise you will not be able to use the new GRANT command! You can start the MySQL daemon with: cd /usr/local/mysql ; /usr/local/mysql/bin/safe_mysqld & You can test the MySQL daemon with the benchmarks in the 'sql-bench' directory: cd sql-bench ; run-all-tests Please report any problems with the /usr/local/mysql/bin/mysqlbug script! The latest information about MySQL is available on the web at http://www.mysql.com Support MySQL by buying support/licenses at https://order.mysql.com [mysqldba@jordan bin]$ [mysqldba@jordan bin]$ --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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