James Austin wrote: > > Hi all, > > A novice question: > > How can I do away with having to use the -u user and -p password > arguments every time I execute the mysql command? When I create a table > with a script the only way I can get it to work is with the command: > > $> mysql samp_db -u root -p < create_member.sql > $> Enter password: > > What can I do to not have to enter a user and password each time? Can I > use the script at the mysql prompt? This way I would only have to enter > the user and password once. > > Thanks very much, > Jim > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Create .my.cnf in your home directory with: [client] user = username password = real-big-secret Van -- ================================================================= Linux rocks!!! http://www.dedserius.com/ ================================================================= --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
