[TriLUG] what could block port=3306?

[Tom Roche]

Tom Roche Jan 19, 2008 6:28 AM
 >> From either inside or outside the private network, I can do

 >> $ ssh user at lane
 >> ...
 >> user at lane:~$ telnet server 3306
 >> Trying server...
 >> Connected to server.
 >> ...

 >> but when I

 >> $ ssh user at server
 >> ...
 >> user at server:~$ telnet lane 3306
 >> Trying lane...
 >> telnet: Unable to connect to remote host: Connection refused
...
 >> How to fix? or what else to check?

Robert Dale Sat Jan 19 07:38:08 EST 2008
 > what are the firewall rules on lane?

Currently none:

user at lane:~$ date ; iptables-save | wc -l
Sat Jan 19 08:39:08 EST 2008
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TIA, Tom Roche <Tom_Roche at pobox.com>