MySQL and Powweb

[delta]

How do I create/use my MySQL database (I'm a new user).

Thanks.
Delta

[B&T]

First you must have a need to store data.

Then you use a php script to save the data to the database, then another to get it back.

I suggest getting an intro book like php & mysql for dummies. for $10 you can get a great overview and many coding examples. you will be using it in no time.

You can also download premade scripts for things like guestbooks, forums, etc. for your site - that use the mysql database.

look at prettyworthless.com (click the link in my signature). mysql is used to store the links. you can resort them (with the button i provided) and change the content (vote for a link). this was done using php to get data into and out of the database.

[tbonekkt]

In addition to what B&T stated, to create your database and users: log into OPS, click on the appropriate package, go to the Billing/Plan tab. Towards the bottom you'll find where you create your database. After doing that, go to the new MySQL tab and create your username/password (up to three).