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    Hello Everyone!

    Im a new user of this great tool! So here is my story....
    Im a employee of a WebDesign company, searching for some good CMS tool I found this one, my chief loved, Im a basic user when talking about MySQL. I did create the database called modx over the test server of the company, it worked perfectly I installed MODx and was great.

    When I got home I wanted to know more, so I went on to my iMac, and installed MySQL, Activated Apache and PHP, and installed the GUI Tools for MySQL. Then I created the database called MODx Locally, went to the instalation process but SUPRISE, it just tell me that it couldnt connect to host.

    "Connection to host: failed!"

    Is there a way to debug and discover whats wrong? I already set all the permissions correctly.

    Thanks for the help.

    PS: I did a little research here and a big one over google but couldnt find anything that helps.
    Im not sure if Im posting this on to the right category of the forum...
    Srry for any English Mistakes
      • 25663 MODX Staff
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      You’ll probably find the Mac section here enlightening: http://svn.modxcms.com/docs/display/revolution/Development+and+Testing+Notes

      (Hint, MAMP is probably your fastest way to get up an running with minimal fuss.)
        Ryan Thrash, MODX Co-Founder
        Follow me on Twitter at @rthrash or catch my occasional unofficial thoughts at thrash.me