How It Affects Your App
MySQL 1298 ER_UNKNOWN_TIME_ZONE can cause the application to fail when attempting to store or retrieve data from the database. This can lead to data loss or corruption, as well as incorrect results when querying the database. It can also cause the application to crash or become unresponsive, leading to a poor user experience.
How To Fix
1. Check the error log for the MySQL 1298 error:
$ tail -f /var/log/mysql/error.log
2. Check the MySQL configuration file for any misconfigurations:
$ cat /etc/mysql/my.cnf
3. Check the MySQL server status to see if it is running:
$ mysqladmin status
4. Check the MySQL user privileges to see if the user has the correct permissions:
$ mysql -u root -p
mysql> SHOW GRANTS FOR 'username'@'localhost';
5. Restart the MySQL server:
$ sudo service mysql restart
6. Use an automated database observability tool to monitor and fix the MySQL 1298 in question. Automated database observability tools can provide real-time visibility into the performance and health of your database, allowing you to quickly identify and fix any issues that arise. They can also provide detailed insights into query performance, allowing you to optimize your database for better performance.