On 11/10/02 9:14 PM, "daniel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > running on localhost using the socket connection (as supposed to > tcp/ip ). > > what are you saying that mysql can connect another way other than through > mysql.sock ?
If I am not mistaken the socket works only for a connection between server and client running on the same host. It is more effective since it skips the network stacks and you can see it as a kind of shortcut. But whenever you connect from the outside (or use mysql -h localhost -P 3306 for the localhost connection) the communication between client and server happens via tcp/ip via port 3306 (standard port you may choose another if you see fit or run several servers on the same host). This is very much like a browser contacting a webserver via port 80 (again that is just the default). I am sure other members on this excellent list will fill in the gaps or correct me where I am in error. Best/h --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
