how to check if mysql is running

[laura2k]

hi,

i have just installed mySQL win32 version and i dont really know how to get the service to run or if it is actually running. is there any php code that will check to see if it is running.

if it is running, can someone tell me how i am actually suppose to manage and add new databases etc.?

thanx in advanced.

[justageek]

You might want to get either the control center or the administrator. Both can be downloaded from the mysql site.

JAG

[andylarks]

Hi Laura

There are a couple of things you can do. If you ctrl+alt+del, you should see a process running called "mysqld......."

This will let you know whether or not it's running. Alternatively, you could try checking waht services you have running, in which case it should appear as "MySql".

To interact, you could try doing everything in text. If you go to \mysql\bin and type in mysql, you should be able to start the console (you may need any passwords you set to get in here).

The best GUI I've used is MySql Front. Search for it in Google. It's not being developed any more, but it's free, and comprehensive.

Hope that helps :)

Andy

[laura2k]

hi,

i managed to identify that mySQL is running. i also downloaded MySQL Front. but one thing i am confused about is how do i setup usernames and passwords? because alot of the scripts i want to install have some sort of option for username and password for mySQL databases.

thanx

[Grizzly]

May be MYSQL Control Center can help you... See [mysql.com...]

[caspita]

Hi Laura,

Just play a little bit with the MySQL-Front and in a while you will be doing everything you need.

For users administrations go thru the "Tools/User-Manager" there you can add/delete/etc users, rigths etc.

CS.