Old newb returning...

[srhedd]

Haven't been on in a long time, things have changed!!!

I just installed 2.0.9 and keep getting:

Sorry, SMF was unable to connect to the database. This may be caused by the server being busy. Please try again later.

I don't have much faith in provider (Hostway), but before I bail on them (company chose them pre-me), is there something I can do to drop these constant error messages?

I can't even make mods, more errors than loads.

THANKS!!

Steve

[margarett]

Hi. Welcome back

I edited your post to remove your email address. You don't want to be spammed like hell, do you?

Is that error permanent or does it come and go?
If it's permanent, the database details in Settings.php are wrong. Check those and run repair_settings to fix it
If it's random, then MySQL goes away and that's something you need to check with your host...

[srhedd]

I can't get in to do anything...

[margarett]

So the error is permanent?

You need to go to your control panel (cPanel?) and check the database and user/password for mysql. Then run repair settings to fix it accordingly.
What is repair_settings.php?

[srhedd]

Still giving error this AM. Will jump in in an hour with your suggestions. I think the server actually has a name (other than using local host...).

[srhedd]

Got it!!  Thanks!!