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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.
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Username
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The account's username
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Password
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The database password
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Database
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The account's username
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Server
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localhost
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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.
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