On Sun, 31 Dec 2000, 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?


Make sure you've done all the post installation steps, and installed the
grant tables.

Make sure to read the following link, and follow the instructions.
http://www.mysql.com/documentation/mysql/bychapter/manual_Installing.html#Post-installation