Dear Hoa, RE>>> I have the mysql server running. I can't connect to it though. It reads, > "Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket > '/var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock'. -------------
Stop it, (either mysqld or mysql), then start again. On my servers, the mysql startup script is in /etc/init.d and /etc/rc.d/init.d. You enter ./mysql stop as root. DO this in order to actually see the daemon stop and start again. WIth Linux, you should see a message that states that it is [done]. If you still get errors, send the syntax of how you are attempting to connect, after you do the following. (You'll have to know your root password). #mysql -u root -p The system will prompt you for the password. If this you have not changed the password, then it is null so just hit enter. Otherwise, simply enter your password and press enter. When you have the mysql> prompt, then type <connect mysql> without the <>. The sytem will show you are connected to the mysql database, and give a connection number. Type <show tables *> and then <quit>. Now go to the online documentation and read at least three or four chapters. Create a few tables, do some simple selects, then come back here for your next assignment. :-) Ciao! Andrew Lietzow The ACL Group, Inc. On Thursday 23 May 2002 12:33 am, you wrote: > Hello, > > I have the mysql server running. I can't connect to it though. It reads, > "Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket > '/var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock'. > > -Hoa > > _________________________________________________________________ > MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: > http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > 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 -- Andrew Lietzow The ACL Group, Inc. 515-274-0300 v/f 515-710-1955 c --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
