setting up mysql

[Matthew Flaschen]

Scott Berry wrote:
> Have a nice day,
> Scott Berry
> E-mail:  N7zib at northlc.com    
> 
> This is always tricky for me.  How do I set up a user account in mysql
> to allow me to creat groups and grant permissions?  Can I do it with out
> using mysql as my user.  I would prefer it be under scott. just as my
> account name.  Thanks for the help.

See http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/adding-users.html .  You have
to create the initial account as root.

Matt Flaschn