John, > I'm trying to install MySQL 3.23 on a RedHat Linux Version 8.0 box > using RPMs. The install seems to go well, but the log file > contains:
> mysqld: Can't find file: './mysql/host.frm' > From the docs, I understand this happens because I haven't set up > the grant tables, but how can I do that if I can't start the > database? Seems like a Catch-22 situation! All you have to do is set up the grant tables. You don't need a running MySQL server for this. You can find details here: http://www.mysql.com/doc/en/Post-installation.html If you just want to see your MySQL server running, you can start it like this: mysqld --skip-grant-tables & But be warned. This is VERY insecure. Everyone will have access to your server without username and password. You can try yourself: mysql should give you an unrestricted mysql> prompt (i.e. you can do whatever you want; drop databases, create tables, etc.). Regards, -- Stefan Hinz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> iConnect GmbH <http://iConnect.de> Heesestr. 6, 12169 Berlin (Germany) Telefon: +49 30 7970948-0 Fax: +49 30 7970948-3 [filter fodder: sql, mysql, query] --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
