My memory may be askew but I think My-Sql may need to have the default
admin account setup before it will run. Sorry, I can't remember what it
was. I do know I found it via Google though ;)
On Thu, 30 Nov 2000 23:05:41 Silver wrote:
> MySQL default nstallation under Debian :
> config files are in /etc/mysql
> log files are in /var/log
> databases are stored in /var/lib/mysql
>
> It should work when you install the debian packages
> mysql-server, mysql-client, libmysqlclient
>
> Else look for error in the logs, tweak the config file.
>
> Silver
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "James Preece" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <debian-user@lists.debian.org>
> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2000 12:01 PM
> Subject: MYSQL
>
>
> >
> > OK I have used apt-get install mysql-server, and it has installed it.
> >
> > It came back with an error saying :-
> >
> > starting Mysql database server: mysqld failed.
> >
> > My book says config files are in /usr/local by default, but this does
> not
> > appear to be the case with Debian.
> >
> > I probably need to configure something somewhere but have no resources
> > specifically for Debian.
> >
> > All help to get the beast running welcomed.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > James.
>
>
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Cheers,
Craige.
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