If the MySQL server is unable to create the mysql.log log file, then the server hangs in an undeterminate state. No children are forked, and clients can connect, however are not serviced at all.
I know there is an error in the log , or when mysqld is ran with STDERR logging, however in my humble opinion it is more appropriate that the server exits immediately so that the various monitoring facilities can detect the problem. Right now the mysql TCP port remains open and the parent process continues to run and this may fool monitoring software. This was observed on a 3.22.32-log under Debian 2.2 (Linux server 2.2.18pre21 #1 Sat Nov 18 18:47:15 EST 2000 i686 unknown) Sorry if this is known or has been fixed. I did not have the opportunity to test or follow appropriate procedures. Philip --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
