So today it was mysql that crashed - not apache. A pattern has developed - the server's bandwidth statistics script runs every 6 hours and drives my server load up from the .5 to .9 range to the 2.4 or higher "red" range - which this afternoon resulted in the database crash.
I can't seem to find a way to change when the bandwidth stats are run - or to turn them off. I have contacted support - they must be getting tired of me by now
