You may find the location of the log files by executing: % mysqladmin variables | grep datadir
Under this directory you will find a fle named hostname.err. That file will give some info on what's happenning. Hope this helps you, -Teresa ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a PRIVATE message. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete without copying and kindly advise us by e-mail of the mistake in delivery. NOTE: Regardless of content, this e-mail shall not operate to bind CSC to any order or other contract unless pursuant to explicit written agreement or government initiative expressly permitting the use of e-mail for such purpose. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aleksei Wolff <aleksei_wolff To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] @yahoo.com> cc: Subject: Install Question : DB does not start. 12/22/2003 09:25 PM If there is a better place to post this question please advise. I am following the instructions from mysql.com. to start the server I type the following command as 'root' ./bin/safe_mysqld --user=mysql & The following error displays: "Starting mysqld daemon with databases from /usr/local/mysql/data" "031222 21:48:50 mysql ended" I cant find a log file or anything that can help me pinpoint the issue. Any help is appreciated. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]