[GRLUG] mysqld problem

[L. V. Lammert]

> fuser -n tcp 3306
>
> strace mysqld --console  would probably tell you if it is actually
> trying to open the port and failing or checking a related lock file.
>
Hi Adam,

Thanks for the reply - I was missing the strace on the early suggestion!

> telnet is a *bad* way to test the use of a port, a variety of things can
> make it impossible to connect to a listening port.
>
That's why I normally use netstat, .. if a port does not show in netstat,
it is not listed in the kernel as open, right?

	Thanks!

	Lee