PLEASE NOTE: The MySQL setup below is available for beta testing only. It should not be used for any critical applications at this time. mSQL and PostgreSQL database solutions are also available.

Installing MySQL
Connect to your Virtual Server using Telnet or SSH and run the MySQL installation script by typing:

    % installmysql

This command will automatically install all the necessary files for you to run MySQL. It will also start the mysql daemon running on your Virtual Server and setup the Virtual Server to restart the mysql daemon whenever your Virtual Server's host server reboots.

Please note that after you install MySQL it is not necessary to run the mysql_install_db as described in Section 6.7 of the MySQL manual.

To use the MySQL client type:

    % mysql -u root

This command will start the MySQL client as the root user. You can add more users by following the directions in Section 6.4 -- Adding new user privileges in the MySQL users manual.

Documentation and Support
MySQL has an excellent Reference Manual detailing the complete use of MySQL. Manpages are also available on each Virtual Server host server and can be accessed by typing the following during a telnet session with your Virtual Server:

    % man mysql

Please note, while iServer offers this solution, we do not provide support for MySQL beyond the installation procedure which is presented above. Consult the Reference Manual or numerous other resources located at the MySQL website for further assistance.