Not able to see databases in symlinked folder

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Published on 2013-08-04T19:59:24Z Indexed on 2013/11/05 22:13 UTC
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I created a folder on my Dropbox and then symlinked it to both of my computers that I use for development. The folder is working correctly and I can see all the files in it from both computers. The problem arises when I try and access the databases from my MacBook Air. When I open up MAMP Pro and start the web service I can't connect to my development sites, at least from one of my computers.

My questions are: Is this even a good idea to symlink the db folder for MAMP? If it is not then is the a smart way to develop locally on two machines? Can I prompt phpMyAdmin to reindex the db folder so it can start accessing the databases?

I have tried shutting down both versions of the server software. I have restarted both machines. I am at a loss right now.

-Josh

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