You should be able to change the data-dir variable in your /etc/my.cnf file. If the file isn't there, you can either create it or use a premade one and fine-tune it. If the datadir variable isn't in the my.cnf, you can add it.
Read the first two parts of this chapter (they're short) for a few more details: http://www.mysql.com/doc/C/o/Configuring_MySQL.html - Jonathan -----Original Message----- From: Alexander Shaw [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, December 14, 2001 8:29 AM To: MySQL List Subject: Changing location of database files I've tried searching for the file that gives the location of the database directory, but am unable to find it. Without physically altering that directory is there any other way of changing the location of the database directory? Alex --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.306 / Virus Database: 166 - Release Date: 04/12/2001 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
