Re: How do you know?

[Paul DuBois]

>Next question:
>
>How do you increase that variable?

Check the manual:

http://www.mysql.com/doc/S/e/Server_parameters.html

>   Also, is there a number that is
>generally considered too high or does that depend on the server you are
>running MySQL on? (an example would be GREAT!)

It depends:

http://www.mysql.com/doc/T/o/Too_many_connections.html

>
>thanks.