MySql error 2002, Cannot start mysql

djchris · 04-13-2004, 05:05 AM

hello Everyone

I'm trying to start mysql but i get this kind of error

ERROR 2002: Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/var/run/mysql/mysql.sock' (13).

First time there was no socket file in the '/var/run/mysql/mysql.sock' so i've
copied the socket file from the /tmp to '/var/run/mysql/mysql.sock'.
but i stil got the same errors. can someone help me.

Thank in advance.

Greetz,

DJ Chris

david_ross · 04-13-2004, 01:07 PM

Welcome to LQ.

Check the /etc/my.cnf file and make sure that the client and server sockets are set to the same thing.

djchris · 04-13-2004, 05:35 PM

Hi David

I've looked with find, whereis and slocate to my.cnf but i can't find it anywhere. do you have a sample file

Thanks for the reply

Greetz,

DJ Chris

david_ross · 04-13-2004, 05:40 PM

I didn't say my.conf and I gave you the location in my previous post.

There is a sample file included with the mysql distribution.

djchris · 04-13-2004, 06:01 PM

I'm sorry david i've modified my previous message but that was to late, you've already read and answered it.
but i should look at de mysql site for a sample file or on my own pc with an other name? My english is not very good i'm from holland.

greetz,

Chris

david_ross · 04-13-2004, 06:12 PM

There are several examples in the "support-files" directory contained within the mysql tarball.