[K12OSN] [OT] mysql problem

[Burke Almquist]

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Do you have a root mysql user?

On Aug 5, 2004, at 6:02 PM, Aaron Leininger wrote:

> I'm not using phpMyAdmin. I actually was using Webmin as the basic GUI
> interface and mysqladmin was the backend for that.
>
> I would love to add the new user w/ full privelage but I am locked out 
> of
> any mysql functions. Is there a password file I can manually edit or 
> remove
> that will help? Is there a way to tell RPM that the packages really are
> there and to go remove them? A way to remove them manually and then 
> tell RPM
> that they're gone? Tell RPM to install over the top and actually 
> re-write
> all of the files back in to the proper locations correctly?
>
> Any ideas would be helpful. I am a relative novice at this.
> -Aaron
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: k12osn-bounces at redhat.com [mailto:k12osn-bounces at redhat.com]On
> Behalf Of Jim Kronebusch
> Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 9:11 AM
> To: 'Support list for opensource software in schools.'
> Subject: RE: [K12OSN] [OT] mysql problem
>
>
>> I then tried to change the root password as suggested and
>> ever since then, I get all sorts of access denied errors.
>
> If you are using PHPMyAdmin you will need to modify the php.inc.ini (or
> whatever the heck its called) with your new user and password.
>
> As a side note I have found it best to add in a new user with full
> global priveleges, then change the root.  If things look good, delete
> the new user or just leave it as a back door for future mishapps.
>

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