mysql - getting it to start and stay running.

[Tom Walker]

I am trying to start mysqld on a RH7.1 box.  The mysql server was installed by the 
initial RH install routine.  I ran the install script to setup the initial databases.

I can run either the msql.server or mysqld commands and while the process starts with 
the /var/lib/mysql database, it just ends.  No error, nothing but "mysql ended" on the 
screen.  I cannot get the process to stick and stay running.

Any ideas?

Thank You, Tom.