Where does Gnucash save it backup files when using mysql data source

[Colin Law]

On 5 July 2015 at 17:48, L. D. James <ljames at apollo3.com> wrote:
> On 07/05/2015 12:36 PM, Sean Porterfield wrote:
>>
>> On 07/05/15 11:43, L. D. James wrote:
>>
>>> Actually Gnucash does not currently create the database.
>>
>> It does for me.  Of course, you have to provide credentials that have
>> authority to create a database.
>
> Thanks for the input, Sean.  I was just posting a clarification of my
> experience.  Hopefully the developers will implement more descriptive error
> messages when there are problems.  While the setup and usage is extremely
> easy, I did make some initial typo's with my username, password, and
> database server.  At first I thought it wasn't working.
>
> The failed message is very alarming.  It doesn't say it can't access the
> server or database, it suggests the database is corrupted.
>
> Great input.  I'm creating a new ID separate from my own (which I'll keep
> limited) for Gnucash, giving it database creation access. While I do most of
> my commands on a black terminal screen, I'll probably use the novice feature
> of logging in with phpadmin to create the new account.  I'll let you know
> how it goes.

So if even yourself has trouble with user and permissions issues using
mySQL can you imagine the mess a simple user would get into trying to
manage such issues?

Colin