Package: mysql-server-5.5 Version: 5.5.37-1 Please try the following experiment: # /etc/init.d/mysql start [ ok ] Starting MySQL database server: mysqld . . .. [info] Checking for tables which need an upgrade, are corrupt or were not closed cleanly.. # /etc/init.d/mysql stop [....] Stopping MySQL database server: mysqldERROR 2002 (HY000): Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/var/run/mysqld/mysqld.sock' (2) ERROR 2002 (HY000): Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/var/run/mysqld/mysqld.sock' (2) ERROR 2002 (HY000): Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/var/run/mysqld/mysqld.sock' (2) ERROR 2002 (HY000): Can't connect to l... . ok
The workaround it to issue at least one connection even if very brief, # mysql --user=root --password=... Welcome to the MySQL monitor. Commands end with ; or \g. Your MySQL connection id is 62 Server version: 5.5.37-1 (Debian) Copyright (c) 2000, 2014, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation and/or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Type 'help;' or '\h' for help. Type '\c' to clear the current input statement. mysql> exit; Bye between the start and stop. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to debian-bugs-dist-requ...@lists.debian.org with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact listmas...@lists.debian.org
