Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/tmp/mysql.sock' (2)

Question

I am trying to run mysql client on my terminal. I have installed the latest mysql gem.

 ➜  ~ git:(master) ✗ ruby -v
    ruby 1.8.7 (2010-01-10 patchlevel 24         


        

Answer 1

You need to follow the directions to install and start the server.

The command varies depending on how you installed MySQL. Try this first:

sudo /Library/StartupItems/MySQLCOM/MySQLCOM start

If that fails:

cd /usr/local/mysql
sudo ./bin/mysqld_safe
(Enter your password, if necessary)
(Press Control-Z)
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