How can I log on to StudentDB-Maria?
This FAQ only applies to DoIT's StudentDB MySQL/MariaDB server. If you're connecting to another server, see your professor for the appropriate instructions.
From a command line shell to linux.gl.umbc.edu:
Type the following command, where $USER is replaced with your myUMBC username in lowercase:
mysql -h studentdb-maria.gl -u '$USER' -pEnter your assigned MariaDB password at the prompt.
Open a web browser and navigate to http://mysql-admin.umbc.edu/
Enter your MariaDB username and password and make sure to select studentdb-maria.gl.umbc.edu from the Server Choice drop down menu.
Note: if you are logging in for the first time, your default password is your username. You are advised to change your password after logging in for the first time.
From a command line shell to linux.gl.umbc.edu:
Connect to MariaDB (see Connecting to StudentDB-Maria > From GL)
Type the following command, where $PASSWORD is replaced with the password you'd like to use:
Set Password
SET PASSWORD = PASSWORD('$PASSWORD');
From phpMyAdmin:
Click the 'SQL' tab.
Type the following command, where $PASSWORD is replaced with the password you'd like to use, and hit Go:
Set Password
SET PASSWORD = PASSWORD('$PASSWORD');Then Click 'Go' to reset your password
Requesting a Password Reset / I forgot my password
If you have forgotten your password, please submit an RT Ticket with the following information and someone will assist you:
Username
The server you are trying to connect to / what commands you are using to connect.
Which class you are in