Mysql password

[Johnkh]

I have a problem that my linux is working as a server but setup some web site at these server need to define the username and password of the mysql and I don't know them so what can I do ?!note that mysql is running at the linux service

thanks

[platd]

By the sound of it you have not setup the mysql password.
If you type in at the shell prompt mysql.
Do you get a prompt like this
mysql>

If so your login details for your site are localhost root and no password. But you should go and read the docs on how to lock mysql down.

[falko]

Have a look at the MySQL section here: http://www.howtoforge.com/perfect_setup_mandriva_2006_p5