mySQL errror

mySQL errror

Posted by: thetodd
Posted on: 2004-11-14 13:33:00

I have been trying to install Movable Type, WordPress and phpBB with mySQL. I have setup my database and a username and password under that database. I have put all that information in my config files. They all say something along the lines of "Can't connect to database". Did I miss a step? Do I have to create a hostname? Is my hostname localhost? Have I done something wrong in the Dreamhost Control Panel?

Re: mySQL errror

Posted by: ardco
Posted on: 2004-11-14 18:44:00

> Do I have to create a hostname?

Yes:

"We know it's silly, but at least for right now you may only have one database per hostname, and every database needs a (unique!) hostname!"

and don't forget:

"Typically it'll take about one to two hours after you create a database through our web panel before it will actually be set up on the database server and you can connect to it."

> Is my hostname localhost?

No.

Good luck,

BobS

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