Checking MySQL Database Failed!

tcares · Post by **tcares** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:52 pm

All:

I'm getting this message:

Checking MySQL Database Failed! MySQL Database cannot be used.

Even though I have MySql installed and in my path. What else am I missing?

Thanks,
Tim

TurboPT · Post by **TurboPT** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:28 am

Follow this thread, and it should help the problem.

The basic deal is that, although MySQL is installed, it is NOT automatically available to PHP. (as of PHP5)

If you still run into issues, post another reply.

tcares · Post by **tcares** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:42 am

Thanks for the info. However, that thread refers to a Linux installation. My installation is on Windows. What do I need to do to ensure that PHP can access my MySql on my Win 2003 box?

TurboPT · Post by **TurboPT** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:48 am

See if the info. at this link might help.
(says XP, but should be relative to 2003 server too)

Post another reply, if not.

tcares · Post by **tcares** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:22 am

Thanks very much. Following the steps in that thread worked.