MySQL Server Name

On the DH Manage MySQL panel, it shows "benji:eeds" for MySQL Server. I'm trying to backup the database with a script and it, apparently, needs the host name. I've tried "benji" and "benji:eeds" with no success. What would the host name be?

That "benji:eeds" is the *server* name on the DreamHost network, not your "hostname". Look on the Manage MySQL Control Panel screen, below that reference to the server name and above the actual database names, for a list of "host names" that are established.

--rlparker

Thank-you for the clarification. I got the automysqlbackup script to work on two databases. I'm thrilled!

Now I need to learn rsync to backup the rest of the site...

You're most welcome, and I glad your got you backup accomplished; good luck with rsync - I'm sure you will do fine!

--rlparker