setting up the mySQL ODBC Source Connection

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n8w
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setting up the mySQL ODBC Source Connection

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I just recenty installed phpdev ... it includes the php server and mysql
The php server runs great and is executing scripts when I go to http://localhost

but I cant seem to get the mySQL database working properply
I installed MyODBC-standard-3.51

but when I go to ODBC Data Source Adminstrator in Windows

http://dev.mysql.com/doc/connector/odbc ... on_Windows
I get the following error

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Have any advice how I can get mySQL working on my home computer???
lostboy
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Post by lostboy »

you have a name and password set up on the mysql db to connect to?

You may want to read the manual about GRANT
and the section on adding

Also check to see if the mysql is started...check the Task Manager applications window --> look for mysqld
n8w
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starting mysql

Post by n8w »

I checked the task bar like you suggested and it doesnt look like its started .. so how do I start it?

Thanks
a ton
n8w
n8w
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thanks for your help

Post by n8w »

I just download a version from mySQL.com and it works perfectly .. I guess the one that is bundled in phpdev isnt as easy... thanks for your help
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