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My Sql Questions and problems - PC-2011 - 2013-09-29
So i have installed mySql 5.6 and it dose not start. next one i can get it started how can i change my data directory to my external hard drive because i don't have enough space on my internal hard drive.
RE: My Sql Questions and problems - Nathan Malcolm - 2013-09-29
Moved to Web Development and Administration as this isn't related to MyBB.
RE: My Sql Questions and problems - Josh H. - 2013-09-29
(2013-09-29, 01:10 AM)PC-2011 Wrote: So i have installed mySql 5.6 and it dose not start. next one i can get it started how can i change my data directory to my external hard drive because i don't have enough space on my internal hard drive.
Are you using Linux for this? One option is to symlink /var/lib/mysql to your external drive, wherever it's mounted at.
http://serverfault.com/questions/363958/how-do-i-change-the-mysql-database-directory
RE: My Sql Questions and problems - PC-2011 - 2013-09-29
ok sorry it windows this pc is just giving me more problems then ever i just want my website to work
sorry information you need i will give you
RE: My Sql Questions and problems - s3_gunzel - 2013-09-29
(2013-09-29, 01:10 AM)PC-2011 Wrote: So i have installed mySql 5.6 and it dose not start. next one i can get it started how can i change my data directory to my external hard drive because i don't have enough space on my internal hard drive.
Uninstall MySQL - Then reinstall it direct to your external (in a folder, probably) - Then DO NOT remove the drive.