Access mysql remote database from command line

Question

I have a server with Rackspace. I want to access the database from my local machine command line.

I tried like:

mysql -u username -h my.application.com         


        

Answer 1

1. try telnet 3306. If it doesn't open connection, either there is a firewall setting or the server isn't listening (or doesn't work).

2. run netstat -an on server to see if server is up.

3. It's possible that you don't allow remote connections.

   See http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/how-do-i-enable-remote-access-to-mysql-database-server.html