One of the more common problems that users run into when trying to set up a remote MySQL database is that their MySQL instance is only configured to listen for local connections. A common solution is to separate these functions by setting up a remote database, allowing the server and database to grow at their own pace on their own machines.
With time, though, a setup like this can become cumbersome and difficult to scale. Many websites and applications start off with their web server and database backend hosted on the same machine. We will also include links to DigitalOcean tutorials and the official MySQL documentation that may be useful in certain cases.
We’ll go over some of the issues that many MySQL users encounter and provide guidance for troubleshooting specific problems. This guide is intended to serve as a troubleshooting resource and starting point as you diagnose your MySQL setup.
