try using "localhost". you have to set the hostname in the install script.
on 8/10/02 1:08 PM, Alex Pilson, typed: > I am installing a new MySQL installation on a new Xserve and I am > getting this message; > > [xserve:/usr/local/mysql] admin% sudo ./scripts/mysql_install_db > Sorry, the host 'xserve' could not be looked up. > Please configure the 'hostname' command to return a correct hostname. > If you want to solve this at a later stage, restart this script with > the --force option > [xserve:/usr/local/mysql] admin% > > What am I missing? I do have the DNS setup for this host... --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
