Check the sysntax! It should be mysqladmin -u root -p shutdown (If u r shutting down the server) You should provide the password if you have one for the root user.
>>> Saravanan Kulandaivelu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 7/23/2003 3:21:59 PM >>> Hi, I am getting the following error: mysqladmin: connect to server at 'localhost' failed > error: 'Access denied for user: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' (Using password: NO)' if some one knows the answer . Pl. let me know. Thanks, Saravanan K -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]