Cannot connect to the database server with the supplied data.

Started by peps1, January 27, 2015, 01:54:36 AM

Previous topic - Next topic

peps1


Im trying to do a fresh install of my forum with 2.0.9 but am having trouble.
Critical Error!
Cannot connect to the database server with the supplied data.

If you are not sure about what to type in, please contact your host.
Can't connect to MySQL server on 'localhost' (10061)


have put the following info in:

Server name = localhost
Database name = pipechat
Table prefix = smf_

But I keep getting the above error?

Im using the database from the old 1.x.x forum, is this going to be a problem?

kat

Quote from: peps1 on January 27, 2015, 01:54:36 AMIm using the database from the old 1.x.x forum, is this going to be a problem?

Most definitely.

A v1.x database won't be compatible with a v2.x installation of SMF. Although, it would attempt to connect, I would think. I'd check the details you're giving it, again. Or, as the error message suggests, call your host. :)

But, even if it does manage to connect, it won't work at all well.

Kindred

1- install the same major version that you had... 1.0, 1.1 or 2.0
2- make sure it works.
3- do the upgrade process.
Слaва
Украинi

Please do not PM, IM or Email me with support questions.  You will get better and faster responses in the support boards.  Thank you.

"Loki is not evil, although he is certainly not a force for good. Loki is... complicated."

Advertisement: