"Couldn't start mysql" and it doesn't tell me why!!
Posted: 23. September 2012 12:25
Hi,
I have increased the innodb_buffer_pool_size and a couple of other parameters in my.cnf and when I try to restart xampp, it says "Couldn't start MySQL".
I am guessing this is because there is not enough available memory. However, no one should ever have to guess. When any of mysql, apache, or php can't be started, the exact error should be shown. If the error can't be shown, clues must be given to the user as to what log files to look at to find the cause of the issue.
Now, this was the bug report.
I also have a question, which is: is there, and if so where is, a mysql log file where I have some chance to find this error logged?
thanks
m.
I have increased the innodb_buffer_pool_size and a couple of other parameters in my.cnf and when I try to restart xampp, it says "Couldn't start MySQL".
I am guessing this is because there is not enough available memory. However, no one should ever have to guess. When any of mysql, apache, or php can't be started, the exact error should be shown. If the error can't be shown, clues must be given to the user as to what log files to look at to find the cause of the issue.
Now, this was the bug report.
I also have a question, which is: is there, and if so where is, a mysql log file where I have some chance to find this error logged?
thanks
m.