> Is there a way (utility, command, etc...) to find out what config settings
> a mysql server was started with?
> For example, someone started a server and I'd like to check to make sure
> the correct .cnf file was used?
> Thanks.
>
> David
e.g.
SHOW VARIABLES LIKE 'key_buffer_size%';
etc.
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One way is to execute the SHOW VARIABLES command in the mysql client.
Then you can see what all the values are set to and figure it out.
You could also read the documentation and determine the order that
locations are searched for to find my.cnf and figure it out.
Daniel Gibby
David B Hamby wrot
