mysql cannot connect!
1.Start the mysql server instance or daemon with the --skip-grant-tables option. (security setting)
$ mysqld --skip-grant-tables
2.Then Execute these statements.
$ mysql -u root mysql
$mysql> UPDATE user SET Password=PASSWORD('my_password') where USER='root';
$mysql> FLUSH PRIVILEGES;
3.Finally, restart the instance/daemon without the --skip-grant-tables option.
$ /etc/init.d/mysql restart
4.You should be able to connect with your new password.
$ mysql -u root -p
Enter password: my_password
