[mythtv-users] BE3 - Issues with installation and database

[Barry Martin]

Hi!


I’m having problems with my installation of MythTV and don’t know what 
to do next so turning to the experts. Have attempted three times and 
things aren’t getting any better.


The Basics: Computer is a new build, Ubuntu 18.04.2, MythTV version 30.


Following the installation instructions form the Wiki at 
https://forum.mythtv.org/viewtopic.php?t=2788 plus guidance from Curtis 
Gedakc’s 14.04 Guide.


Want to start with a Master Backend with Frontend so downloaded the 
‘mythtv’ package. (Actually on trial #3 downloaded that and then the 
separate Backend, Frontend, and MySQL packages should I have 
misread/misunderstood the contents of mythtv – nope, contains all the 
parts.)


Main problem seems to be the database isn’t found. I’m guessing this is 
MySQL. I have an old system (ppa: thing is 0.28) – displays that but the 
new one is supposed to be 30 (no decimal) and not displayed. Actually 
had two separate Backends (BE1, BE2), both running 0.28, configured as 
separate systems; Frontends ‘see’ one or the other, not both. The new 
Backend (BE3, the one I’m having problems with) did see both of the 0.28 
Backends (BE1, BE2) but never displayed its own. Mentioning this because 
somehow in my fiddling managed to wipe out BE1: the webpage for BE1 
(192.168.0.13) indicated it was trying to find the system at 192.168.0.3 
(BE3). Everything but the first sentence is probably irrelevant but 
maybe means something – I have no idea.


So right now I don’t know what to do. The first install I was able to 
get to the configuration screen and do the Backend configuration for the 
tuner cards, storage directories, etc., but then something went wrong 
and haven’t been able to get to that screen. LIS, seems to be an issue 
with MySql, so did the –purge remove option (there are supposed to be 
two hypens). That also removes MythTV. know the password changes to use 
the new one….


I apologize for the confused writing but I’ll admit to being confused – 
no idea what is wrong, Googling based on error messages, and potentially 
have made things worse.


TIA!
Barry




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