On Tuesday, Oct 1, 2002, at 16:39 America/Phoenix, DeNewbie wrote:
> > I am a newbie and I am having a chronic problem getting mysql started > up and running. I got so frustrated that I uninstalled the mysql rpms > and started over again but its hasn't helped my situation. My whole > problem revolves around mysql_install_db setup. This is what I am > doing and its simply giving me problems. All I want to do is enter the > root and host paswords but I can't get past the root password setup. > > > PLEASE REMEMBER TO SET A PASSWORD FOR THE MySQL root USER ! > This is done with: > /usr/bin/mysqladmin -u root password 'new-password' > > I input this; > > cords-orj86jfje:/usr/bin # mysqladmin -u root password sqlpass > mysqladmin: connect to server at 'localhost' failed > error: 'Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket > '/var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock' (2)' > Check that mysqld is running and that the socket: > '/var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock' exists! > > How do I correct this situation. Why am I having such a hard time > entering these passwords. I can't even enter the root password. I'm > nearly giving up. It sounds like the server isn't running. You need to start it with cd /usr/local ./bin/safe_mysqld --user=mysql & You may need to start the server as root. -- Clayburn W. Juniel, III -- Effective Software Solutions Phone: (602) 326-7707 Mobile: (602)326-7707 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://EffectiveSoftwareSolutions.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
