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MySQL 1006: Can't create database.
When encountering the error 1006: Can't create database in MySQL and no database administrator is available, perform the following actions:
- Check Disk Space: Ensure there is enough disk space on the server. You can check disk space by running the command:
df -h
Look for the partition where the MySQL data directory resides (usually `/var/lib/mysql` on Linux systems).
- Check Permissions: Ensure the MySQL data directory has the proper permissions. MySQL needs to have write access. Check and modify permissions with:
ls -ld /var/lib/mysql
sudo chown mysql:mysql /var/lib/mysql
sudo chmod 755 /var/lib/mysql
- Verify MySQL Server Status: Ensure that the MySQL server is running. Use the command:
systemctl status mysql
If it's not running, start it with:systemctl start mysql
- Check for Database Name Issues: Ensure the database name does not exist already, adhere to naming conventions, and does not include prohibited characters. Use:
SHOW DATABASES;
- Review MySQL Error Log: Check the MySQL error log for any additional messages related to this issue. The location can vary, but it's often found at `/var/log/mysql/error.log`. Use:
tail -n 100 /var/log/mysql/error.log
- Examine Storage Engine Status: If you're specifying a storage engine, ensure it's available and not disabled. Check available storage engines with:
SHOW ENGINES;
- Check Maximum Number of Databases: Although MySQL does not have a hard limit on the number of databases, system limitations (like file descriptors) may effectively limit this. Check the current count with:
SELECT COUNT(*) FROM information_schema.SCHEMATA;
- Check File System Limitations: If using a large number of databases or tables, you might be hitting a file system limit on the number of files or directories.
Each step is aimed at identifying and potentially resolving the specific issue preventing database creation without assuming administrative or expert MySQL knowledge.
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