MySQL question

[Dan S]

I just baught agp sql.

I never touched mysql before.

Cut&paste from their install file:
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You should also have the following information on hand:

- The name of the mySQL database which you will be using to store the
data*
- The username which you use to access the mySQL database
- The password which you use to access the mySQL database

If you do not have this information, contact your server administrator
to get it.
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Question:

1. Is the mySQL database a default install on most servers, or anyone knows for dynamichosting?

2. If it is default, where will it most likly be located?

I emailed them, but it takes some time for them...sometimes http://bbs.adultwebmasterinfo.com/ubb/wink.gif

Dan

[sandman]

I have a server at dynamic also it is not a standard install you tell then that you need a database and they will make it and email you your databse name and username and password i allready have around 20 databases running http://bbs.adultwebmasterinfo.com/ubb/smile.gif
Save yourself the time and email them also to have databases added http://bbs.adultwebmasterinfo.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Dan S]

ok great, thank you http://bbs.adultwebmasterinfo.com/ubb/smile.gif

Dan

[sandman]

np

[Energy Hosting]

Dan S, make sure that your mysql password is different from your ftp/telnet password.

[JewDoggyDogg]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Energy Hosting:
Dan S, make sure that your mysql password is different from your ftp/telnet password.</font>

Why??

[Dan S]

Yep, why?
I guess 12clicks knows, but dont tell http://bbs.adultwebmasterinfo.com/ubb/wink.gif

[Energy Hosting]

It is always possible that another user on the same virtual server that you are on will use a PHP or CGI script to look at your scripts.
They can then take the mysql password from your php or cgi scripts and use it to delete/edit your web site.
That is why any password that is stored as clear text should never be the same as another password.

[Dan S]

Ok...I am not on a shared server.

Thanks anyway,

Dan