Navigating Through MySQL Error 1018: Strategies for Diagnosing and Solving ER_CANT_READ_DIR Issues
When managing a MySQL database, encountering Error 1018 – SQLSTATE: HY000 (ER_CANT_READ_DIR) can be a significant hurdle. The error message “Can’t read dir of ‘%s’ (errno: %d)” suggests that MySQL is unable to access the directory specified. This issue is commonly associated with file system permissions, missing directories, or other file system-related errors. Understanding how …