Resolving Access Denied Error for MySQL 'Root' User in BDRShield Clients

Resolving Access Denied Error for MySQL 'Root' User in BDRShield Clients

KB ID: 72
Causes:
The error typically occurs when the Linux machine where Vembu BDR is being installed lacks the Perl package. Without Perl, the installation process fails and results in the mentioned "Access Denied" error.
Solution:
To resolve the "Access Denied" issue, follow these steps:
1. Install Perl Package:
Description: Install the Perl package on the problematic Linux machine. Since Vembu BDR server is designed for installation on Ubuntu-flavored Linux servers, use the following command to install Perl:
Command: `yum install perl`
By installing the Perl package as instructed above, you can ensure the successful installation of BDRShield Backup S  and prevent the "Access Denied" error related to the MySQL 'Root' user password.

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