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whitetimer

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[SOLVED] ... Mysql Error

Just installed MariaDB and when trying to run mysql_secure_installation I am getting this error message

FATAL ERROR: Could not find mysql

The following directories were searched:

    /usr/bin

If you compiled from source, you need to run 'make install' to
copy the software into the correct location ready for operation.

If you are using a binary release, you must either be at the top
level of the extracted archive, or pass the --basedir option
pointing to that location.

Any suggestions ?

Cheers

Last edited by whitetimer (2015-02-07 09:19:26)

jasonwryan

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Re: [SOLVED] ... Mysql Error

Did you enable the service? What does pacman tell you about the location of the binary?
What else have you done to troubleshoot the problem yourself?

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whitetimer

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Re: [SOLVED] ... Mysql Error

Yes service is enable.  I've removed the installation, deleted mysql user and group, and all traces of mysql, before reinstalling.  I dont have a my.cnf file so ive noticed.

ralvez

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Re: [SOLVED] ... Mysql Error

what does

whereis mysql

repots?

whitetimer

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Re: [SOLVED] ... Mysql Error

whereis mysql returns

mysql: /usr/lib/mysql /etc/mysql /usr/share/mysql

mysqld.service is started ok, but unable to run mysql_secure_installation