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Jun 07.2005

I’m trying to teach myself MySQL and I having trouble because the books that I have assume that I’m working on the server, when in actuality I am working from a remote site. I’m trying to figure out how to get things started working from DOS mode (Command Prompt). I’m totally lost! The books say that I should be on a place where it says:

mysql>

But have:

C:Documents and SettingsMy Name>

How do I get started?

BTW, I’m working with Windows XP.

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@NogDogJun 07.2005 — Type...
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</i>mysql -u username -p

...then enter the password when prompted. For "username" type "root" or other desired database user name you have established.
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@maffmommieauthorJun 08.2005 — That didn't work.
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@fyanymJun 08.2005 — try this:

cd c:mysqlbin

mysql -u root;

//if hvnt hv database then create database

create database dbname;

//if already have database then use database

use dbname;
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@maffmommieauthorJun 08.2005 — yeah...that didn't work either
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@BeachSideJun 08.2005 — Where is the mysql directory? You need to find that then run NogDogs command. Also if you are working with XP Pro I recommend getting SQLyog [URL=http://www.webyog.com/]here[/URL] and trying that out (the free version of course :p )
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