If you use a premade one - maybe... but if you create one from scratch with only the datadir variable, then it shouldn't. But if you create one from scratch, at least print out a premade one and make sure you create it correctly.
You may also want to examine the command you use to start MySQL. It might have the data-dir variable already set. Most people start it with either safe_mysqld or by using a startup script like mysql-server.sh. You might try modifying those... - Jonathan -----Original Message----- From: Alexander Shaw [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, December 14, 2001 9:03 AM To: MySQL List Subject: RE: Changing location of database files Jonathon wrote: "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." Only problem is that the server is up and running perfectly but there is no sign of a my.cnf file anywhere. Will just adding one into /etc cause problems? 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
