If you've set up any hosts in the "hosts" table, then you'll (usually) need to
specify the machine name (otherwise it'll assume "localhost" which might
conflict with the host table).

hence try:
   mysqladmin -h myHost -u hostname.domainname.com --password 'password'


That's assuming that "hostname.domainname.com" is a user you've setup with the
corresponding password.

Hope this helps,
Linc


Craig White wrote:
> 
> I'm trying to set up mysqld and when I run...
> 
> mysqladmin -u hostname.domainname.com password 'password'
> (yes, I have substituted the proper names and password)
> 
> I am denied access:
> connect to server at ... failed:
> error: 'Access denied for user: 'root@...' (Using password: 'YES')
> 
> I am quite certain that this is a necessary step and I can't figure this one
> out - any help?
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