At 14:37 -0600 2001/12/30, DWilliams wrote: >Robert, > >Thanks for the tips... > >>>1. create a symlink at /var/lib/mysql that points to your data directory<< > >I had read that this was not the best way prior to v4.0, something about an >"alter table" statement might ignore the symlink?
I've used symlinks a lot and have never had any problems. I usually just install the binary distro, and symlink from /usr/local/mysal/data -> my/data/location. >>>2. you can change or add the 'datadir' variable in your my.cnf file >(usually /etc/my.cnf) see:<< > >I apparently don't have a 'my.cnf' file after install...I found the >following in /usr/share/mysql/: > >my-huge.cnf >my-large.cnf >my-medium.cnf >my-small.cnf > >I guess these are example my.cnf files to use...If so, the next question >which is the appropriate/best type? Just open them up in an editor and read what it says at the top. Then copy the one you want to /etc/my.cnf >I guess whatever choice should be >renamed and located as 'my.cnf' in /var/lib/mysql directory? I'm assuming >the server on start-up reads this file and overrides compiled commands. Not in the data dir. You're telling it where to *look* for the data, right? This would be your global settings and goes into /etc/my.cnf. >Which section does the 'datadir=path/to/data/' command go...to the [mysqld] >section? Yup. >There is no mention of this command on: >http://www.mysql.com/doc/O/p/Option_files.html In a browser, open up the manual that came with your distro and do a search for 'my.cnf' Lots o' good stuff... :> >>>3. you can specify the data directory location as a configure option >before compiling.<< > >Eventually, I will learn how to do this...but I opted for the RPM instead. >I guess that is why I have these sort of configuration difficulties. > >Thanks again, >Dennis Williams Regards, /Rob -- Robert Alexander ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 416-823-6599 http://www.workmate.ca WWW Database Applications and Web Hosting Searchable MySQL List Archive: http://archive.workmate.ca/myarchive --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
