Connecting to MySQL on Solaris?
 

I have mysql installed on SunOS 5.9 which I've read is referred to as Solaris. I've got mysql running using /etc/init.d/mysql start but I can't figure out how to connect to it. Normally, I'd connect to it using mysql -u <username> -p. But that's not working. I get an error saying -p isn't recognized and if I leave it out it gives me a usage error saying it only accepts start,stop,restart,status,help,force-reload,reload.

I'm not the one who installed it and the guy who did is gone and didn't leave any documentation. Does this setup sound familiar to anyone? Do you know how I can connect so I can write some sql to add new tables?

The usage error message seems to indicate that you try to start the server and not the client.

Start the mysql server with /usr/bin/mysqld_safe, then login with mysql -u .