hi have you run mysql_install_db ?
this sets up the mysql database initially Peter -----Original Message----- From: John Almberg [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 01 March 2003 20:44 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Can't start mysql I'm trying to install MySQL 3.23 on a RedHat Linux Version 8.0 box using RPMs. The install seems to go well, but the log file contains: mysqld: Can't find file: './mysql/host.frm' >From the docs, I understand this happens because I haven't set up the grant tables, but how can I do that if I can't start the database? Seems like a Catch-22 situation! When I try to start MySql manually, using safe_mysqld, I get the same error in the error log. I'm sure I'm missing something simple, but I've been banging my head against this for awhile and can't figure it out. Any help much appreciated. Brgds: John -- Identry, LLC Northport, NY 11768 Ph: 631.754.8440 Fx: 631.980.4262 Em: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Member: Long Island Web Developers Guild <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Visit us at: www.identry.com Take control of your Web site <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
