in reply to Re^4: connect to DBD::MYSQL
in thread connect to DBD::MYSQL

"...Any ideas?"

Not really. Did you try SHOW GRANTS FOR 'test_user'@'localhost'; (..assuming you can connect via mysql client)? I know, i guess...but don't we do that every day?

Regards, Karl

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