"Got a packet bigger than 'max_allowed_packet' " error

When using Drupal your browser returns the following error

Got a packet bigger than 'max_allowed_packet'

The most likely cause of this error is your MySQL server. If you're new to Drupal think of MySQL server as a database.

To fix this select the bellow option that better match your needs. The beginners option or the advanced option.

drupal_tweaks

kenorb - August 6, 2009 - 15:34

On shared hosting you may try following module:
http://drupal.org/project/drupal_tweaks
You can increase your MySQL and PHP memory.

Thanks kenorb

Onopoc - August 7, 2009 - 15:28

Thanks kenorb I added your option to the handbook.

 
 

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