Hi all, I have come across the same problem as described by this user below: i.e. when i use the serctl facility to add a user I get the following error: ERROR 2005: Unknown MySQL Server Host 'dbhost' However I also couldnt understand the breif answer given to it. Forgive me but I'm a total newbie when it comes to linux. Could somebody give me the command to solve the following?. Thanks very much, Aisling. script, iptel.org] Namens moment, the idea ? -------------------Legal Disclaimer--------------------------------------- The above electronic mail transmission is confidential and intended only for the person to whom it is addressed. Its contents may be protected by legal and/or professional privilege. Should it be received by you in error please contact the sender at the above quoted email address. Any unauthorised form of reproduction of this message is strictly prohibited. The Institute does not guarantee the security of any information electronically transmitted and is not liable if the information contained in this communication is not a proper and complete record of the message as transmitted by the sender nor for any delay in its receipt.