[SOLVED] MariaDB cannot start after update: [Warning] Can't create test file /home/mysql/beta.lower-test

Issue

I've just updated MariaDB using apt-get dist-upgrade. Now it won't start using service mysql start anymore.

I can however, run it as root or do: sudo -u mysql mysqld_safe then MariaDB starts up fine. The folder /home/mysql is owned by the mysql user and group.

I've found the error to be thrown in this function: https://github.com/MariaDB/server/blob/7ff44b1a832b005264994cbdfc52f93f69b92cdc/sql/mysqld.cc#L9865

I can't figure out what to do next. Any pointers?

Solution

To run MariaDB SQL from /home, in the file /usr/lib/systemd/system/mariadb.service or /lib/systemd/system/mariadb.service, just change :

ProtectHome=true

to :

ProtectHome=false

Answered By - Thomas

Answer Checked By - David Goodson (WPSolving Volunteer)