| mySQL is a powerful database
engine which can be integrated into your web site using a
programming language such as PHP or Perl. To find out whether
mySQL is available on your account type please see the mySQL
page.
Installing mySQL
mySQL can be installed using the mySQL
page, click 'Install mySQL'. You will be asked to specify
a mySQL database password before mySQL is actually installed
onto your account. On confirmation a mySQL database will be
created and access permissions to it granted for your account.
Changing the mySQL password
You may modify the password for your mySQL database. Click
'Change mySQL Password' using the mySQL
page, enter the new password into both boxes displayed
and click 'Change mySQL Password'. Your mySQL database password
will be updated immediately.
Uninstalling mySQL
If you have installed mySQL and no longer need it, it can
be uninstalled using the mySQL
page, click 'Uninstall mySQL'. You will be asked to confirm
the action before mySQL is actually removed from your account.
On confirmation your mySQL database including all its contents
will be erased.
mySQL Administrator
When mySQL is installed on your account, the mySQL Administrator
can be accessed via the mySQL
page, click 'mySQL Administrator'. This web based interface
enables you to manage your database from your browser.
Accessing mySQL
To access mySQL via your web pages, connect to the mySQL server
using the following credentials.
| Username |
The account's username
|
| Password |
The database password |
| Database |
The account's username |
| Server |
localhost |
Notes On mySQL
Note that to connect to your mySQL database from the SSL secure
server you must use a different server host name, see the
SSL page for more information.
Getting Further Help
Should you encounter difficulties, additional documentation can be obtained
at any time via the help files located in your Control
Panel. If you are still unable to resolve the problem please contact
our Support Team.
Please Note: This help file does not apply to our
oscommerce hosting accounts.
For detailed oscommerce hosting technical support documentation
please read the help files in the hosting control panel. |
