How do I read the log-bin file?

[Timinator]

Does anyone know how to read the binary log from a client workstation?

The log is named hostname-bin.001 and when I open the file it is unreadable (obviously because it is in binary). So making a shortcut to that file will not do the trick.

How can I open the file via a mysql command prompt on a client PC?

Thanks.

Tim

 

[sleipnir214]

Out of the myriad pieces of client software in existence for connection to MySQL, which one in particular are you talking about?

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[Timinator]

From the Client PC i am connecting to the server via MyODBC. And I downloaded the MySQL control center off the mysql web-site. I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for...

as a newbie in this area...I am looking for any possible suggestions. All I want to do is read the log-bin file that is being created and stored on the server.

Thanks.

 

[sleipnir214]

If this is a standard server logfile, you should be able to read it with notepad.

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