[CentOS] MySQL as a service, don't start

[Jim Perrin]

On 12/2/05, Samuel Rochas <samuel.rochas at andinasoft.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have MySQL configures as a service, but it doesn't start. It takes a
> long time saying "starting mysql..........." but then nothing.
>
> In order to start it, I have to login as user mysql, and then start with
> mysqld.
>
> What should I do to configure the service properly?
>
> Thank you
> Samuel

By default mysql starts just fine, so the question becomes "What did
you do?". What changes did you make, what do you mean when you say you
configured it as a service, etc. How did you install mysql-server etc?
We need details to be able to offer solid guidance.

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Jim Perrin
System Architect - UIT
Ft Gordon & US Army Signal Center