I would like to telnet into mysql to upload a large database file. But I can't seem to connect to my localhost server.

 

I've searched on the board and only found a couple hits on this but doesn't actually touch on what my problem is.

 

Any suggestions? Thanks!

I am not sure if you have asked the right question!

Hey! Then again I have been a bit dim lately

 

Are you uploading this large database over the Internet or locally?

 

Do you just want command line access to the MySQL server in preference to using phpMyAdmin?

Command line access:

 

1) Have the servers running

2) Open a command prompt (start > run > type cmd > ok)

3) Type the following lines (press return after each line)

W:

cd usr\local\mysql\bin

mysql -u root –p

root ------- root is the default password, use yours

8) You will now have a MySQL prompt save or upload your large database.

9) Use \q to exit MySQL prompt and click top right cross to exit command prompt.

 

Anyway to answer the question “But I can't seem to connect to my localhost server.”

 

Edit (Ric):

 

I have edited this section because I believe the original was incorrect.

I tried to telnet the MySQL server and it does connect however returns garbage; I believe it should return the version number. No idea why garbage is returned.

 

 

All the best

Ric

Ah! That worked, that's exactly what I wanted to do. thanks so much.