Purge old binlogs in mysql 4

Question

I need to purge binary logs from mysql version 4. I have checked the manual found that the syntax is like an advanced versions:

PURGE MASTER LOGS TO mysql-bin.xxx

However, when i use this command, i get the following error:

ERROR 1064 (00000): You have an error in your SQL syntax.  Check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near 'BINARY LOGS TO 'mysql-bin.xxx'' at line 1

Please avdise.

Answer 1

The error message says right syntax to use near 'BINARY LOGS TO 'mysql-bin.xxx' but you mentioned use of PURGE MASTER LOGS TO ...?

Try using PURGE MASTER LOGS TO mysql-bin.xxx instead of using 'PURGE BINARY ....' as the latter was added to MySQL v4.1.1 and if your version is any lower, PURGE BINARY ... won't work.