

In which case, you need to check ALL related error logs with the same timestamp to determine whether another issue may be to blame. Meaning the error could be due to a problem or bug in your connecting application or remote service. In addition, at times, the error is only an indication of a deeper underlying issue. Keep in mind that this error can be logged in a few ways, as listed below. MySQL server has gone away error log examples.

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This is partly because to solve this error sometimes the solution involves multiple layers, application, or service config changes. MySQL server has gone away, can be a frustrating error to solve.
