mysql.....again

[tyroneclark]

Can't connect to local mysql server through socket '/var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock' (2)

This is what the shell says when i type 'mysql'. Any suggestions on how to make it work
thanks for any help
Tyrone

[jasonlambert]

is the mysql server started?

try:

netstat -ant | grep :3306

If you dont get any output, then its not started.

cd to the directory where you installed mysql, then run as root:

./bin/safe_mysqld --user=mysql

or it may be (i cannot remember):

./bin/mysqld_safe --user=mysql

If you used an RPM to install it, then the chances are that it is not installed anywhere inparticular (thanks redhat!), so just run safe_mysqld or mysqld_safe (i cannot remember).

Jason

Jason

[Chris H]

As root type

service mysqld start

hth

[andutt]

Check if your mysql-processes are up and running...

ps -efl | grep mysql

If so verify if mysql have binded a socket with

netstat -anp |grep LIST |grep mysql

If you dont get any hits on thoose 2 commands something is wrong with mysql, have you verifed that its installed and are attempt to start??