# Notes for instaling and using mysql

# You will need to transfer the latest x86 binaries for linux 
# from www.mysql.com into the ftp directory
# then:-

# Install in prefered location

cd /usr/local

# Untar the version you have (remove z option for non .gz files)

tar -xzvf /ftp/mysql<tab>

# Add symbolic link for easier access

ln -s mysql<tab>  mysql
cd mysql

# Use the full shell to install the database (an error will occur without bash)

bash scripts/mysql_install_db --force
chown -R root .

# Execute the database in backgroud - you will need to add this to /SpliceCom/startVPN or inittab
# if you want to to auto start after each power cycle
# To do this in startVPN insert the following

cd /usr/local/mysql
bash bin/safe_mysqld --user=root &

