Ickle newbie database Q

Static M.e.

totally new at this so here goes , ive finally got apache 1.3.24 ,php4 ,and mysql installed so im just wondering

1 is there a quick way to test if the whole lot is working together , as im not sure if my sql is working with the other two
or on its own

2 is it hard to build to build a database and how do i get it to
become viewable ?
( i know this is massively broad , but im just looking to be
pointed in the right direction , as after all my seaching on
google , all i got was some more advanced tuts than what
i can do at this moment)


Thanks in advance
Static

Baz_

the best thing to do is to read the documetation.

I suggest you test that you can view php pages properly first, using apache, then worry about mysql.

Q.E.D.

peterd

Try to test php by making a new file called phpinfo.php with the following contents[PHP]<?php
php_info
?>[/PHP] Run the file and it should show you the php configurations for the server. If that works, then try to connect to mysql using php (see: webmonkey tutorial ). You should get something like phpMyAdmin to manage your databases/tables/users etc too.

mneylon

Are you trying to get this working on a server or on your desktop?
If it's on a desktop, there are some very nice tools available that will help you get up and running with the minimum of headaches.

Static M.e.

Ok i actually have php and apache working now so its really
just testing mysql any ideas?

The webmonkey site was very good , thanks peterd and Blacknight what were those programs (what they do )and where could i get them,

thanks again lads

mneylon

If you have a look on Hotscripts http://www.hotscripts.com/PHP/Software_and_Servers/Installation_Kits/ you'll find a selection of tools for desktop (windows) development. Personally I find firepages to be excellent

Static M.e.

Thanks black night
after 3 days trying to get php ,apache and mysql working
together , i downloaded firepages and it installed and config
them all for me. NICE

thanks again

Kali

php and mysql tutorial:

http://www.devshed.com/Server_Side/PHP/DB_Basics/page1.html

its very handy just to go through so at least you have the basics... then go and use extra dev. tools if you like.

mneylon

Originally posted by Static M.e.
Thanks black night
after 3 days trying to get php ,apache and mysql working
together , i downloaded firepages and it installed and config
them all for me. NICE

thanks again

You're welcome!
I had similar experiences with other distros before I found firepages - lots of frustration, then bliss!
Word of warning though.... If you are in the habit of jumping from http://localhost to http://www.somewhereontheinternet.xxx Windows can get a bit confused... (So what's new!)