MySQL Troubleshooting

Places Where You Can Ask for Help

Forums, communities, and user groups

I don’t supply links to particular forums, because there are so many. You can start from the MySQL forum or use your favorite local forum like I do. Just find out whether you have a good one in your country.

IRC, particularly #mysql at Freenode (irc://irc.freenode.net/mysql)

Many MySQL experts are here; just log in and ask your question. There are also specific channels, such as #mysql-dev (irc://irc.freenode.net/mysql-dev), where you can ask questions related to plug-in development or extending MySQL, or #mysql-ndb (irc://irc.freenode.net/mysql-ndb), where NDB experts sit. For troubleshooting issues, the most appropriate channel is #mysql (irc://irc.freenode.net/mysql).