cannot log into mysql

jomy · 02-27-2005, 05:01 AM

Hi,

I/m using Redhat EL AS 3. mysql was installed along with the installation.Now how can I log into mysql. Itried,

mysql -u root -p

and tried with nopassword.

It gave the message

"Cannot connect to local Mysql server through socket 'var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock' "

is there anything else to do before I try to log into mysql.

Please give me a solution

Jomy

acid_kewpie · 02-27-2005, 05:05 AM

start the mysql service