> > Just add a rule to accept/allow connection to port 3306 (MySQL). > However, it's better to put a rule to just allow connection from some > known IP Addresses / host names for security reasons. > > You will require to put your source IP(s) in MySQL Access Control list > to allow remote connections over network. Default MySQL only allows > connection from localhost (127.0.0.1). Please refer MySQL Docs for > Access Control.
where is this ACL located i configured mysql frm source /usr/local/mysql In my mysql server where the databes is located , i have edited the /etc/my.cnf and did the following : bind-address = host ip # skip-networking i also log to mysql and GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES ON *.* TO [EMAIL PROTECTED]'sipaddress IDENTIFIED BY 'root's_password'; quit; -- Warm Regards Agnello . G .Dsouza -- http://mm.glug-bom.org/mailman/listinfo/linuxers
