Revo 2.1.5 Setup Cannot Get CharSet / Collation or Create DB

Hi,

I'm attempting to install Revo 2.1.5 on Ubuntu 11.10 running MySQL 5.1.58, PHP 5.3.6 with Suhosin patch. During setup, I can succesfully connect to the database. However, the connection character set and collation dropdown boxes are both blank. I've ensured that utf8 is set as the MySQL character_set. What further steps must I take to ensure that Revo setup "sees" the charset and collation settings? Once this is resolved, will setup then be able to create my DB?

Thanks,
Sid

I suspect suhosin may be interfering with the install. Can you disable it (http://myeasylinux.wordpress.com/2010/10/25/disable-suhosin/) and try running the install again. You should be able to re-enable it after the install finishes.

I disabled it via php.ini. Do I need to do a httpd restart for this to take effect?

Thanks,
Sid

No, the affect should be instant.

I added those entries to php.ini and restarted apache2. However, when I do php -v I still see PHP 5.3.6 with Suhosin Patch (cli). What other steps must be taken?

Thanks,
Sid

Did you try running the installer again?

Yes. Character set and collation dropdown are still blank and same messages are given.

Did you have a look at: http://rtfm.modx.com/display/revolution20/MODX+and+Suhosin

I made the suggested change. Now, when I test the database, I receive this new error:
Connecting to database server:
Could not connect to the database server. Check the connection properties and try again.

[2011-11-23 15:15:03] (ERROR in xPDO::connect @ /var/www/modx/core/xpdo/xpdo.class.php : 344) SQLSTATE[28000] [1045] Access denied for user 'root'@'localhost' (using password: YES)

Do you have any control panel installed on this server? Also please double check your username and password, the above error indicates an error with such.