GUI Tools - Server host (newbie)

Hi all,

I have been using MySQL under Windows XP for some months. Now, I decided
to install the GUI Tools. The installation went fine, but I am unable to
use them, because when I try to do that, the tool asks for certain data,
among which the "Sever Host". What should I answer here? I tried the
machine name, but it did not work.

Best regards,

Jose Carlos Santos

José Carlos Santos scriveva il 31/05/2007 :
> Hi all,
>
> I have been using MySQL under Windows XP for some months. Now, I decided
> to install the GUI Tools. The installation went fine, but I am unable to
> use them, because when I try to do that, the tool asks for certain data,
> among which the "Sever Host". What should I answer here? I tried the
> machine name, but it did not work.

hi Carlos,
you need these parameters:

hostname
the name or the IP of maching with mysql (e.g. mysql.yourserver.com)

username
the username used for connection

password
the password used for connection

database name
the database you want use in this connection..


Consider that a lot of hosting provider don't allow you to make remote
connections (so, use GUI Tools). You need to be able to connect using
the TCP/IP port 3306.

if you have doubt on parameters discussed before (hostname, username,
ecc.) I suggest to buy a book on mysql before continuing ;)

regards
andrea

>
> Best regards,
>
> Jose Carlos Santos

> I have been using MySQL under Windows XP for some months. Now, I decided
> to install the GUI Tools. The installation went fine, but I am unable to
> use them, because when I try to do that, the tool asks for certain data,
> among which the "Sever Host". What should I answer here? I tried the
> machine name, but it did not work.


Is the database on the same machine? Then the server name is "localhost"
or just use the IP: 127.0.0.1

Best regards

On 5/31/2007 5:54 PM, Dikkie Dik wrote:

>> I have been using MySQL under Windows XP for some months. Now, I decided
>> to install the GUI Tools. The installation went fine, but I am unable to
>> use them, because when I try to do that, the tool asks for certain data,
>> among which the "Sever Host". What should I answer here? I tried the
>> machine name, but it did not work.
>
>
> Is the database on the same machine?

Yes.

> Then the server name is "localhost" or just use the IP: 127.0.0.1

It worked!

Thanks a lot,

Jose Carlos Santos