Question about MySQL and phpBB

Selannii · 1-11-05, 11:30 PM

Do I have to enable the mySQL on my site in order to download and install phpBB forums?

zinco · 1-12-05, 02:32 AM

Yes, phpbb2 uses mysql extensively.

casbboy · 1-12-05, 04:13 AM

Another big thing to note:

Since powweb now offers 5 mysql databases, you may want to have one database devoted entirely to your forums. phpBB and other similar scripts [cpm] are notorious for using tons of queries. Also, there always seems to be some loop holes that can be exploited by hackers, if they were to get to your database, it is just forum info.

Ryan

Selannii · 1-12-05, 08:51 AM

Thank you. I set up mysql but now I am not sure how to connect to it. I use FTP and put in the host name that powweb game me but its not working. Any hints?

alphadesk · 1-12-05, 09:01 AM

You can use this to connect to your DB and manage the DB.
http://phpmyadmin.powweb.com/

If you are installing phpBB ... you need to install the files and the run the install file.

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Selannii Registered Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 16 Reputation: 5	Question about MySQL and phpBB Do I have to enable the mySQL on my site in order to download and install phpBB forums?

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casbboy Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Posts: 1,136 Reputation: 9	Another big thing to note: Since powweb now offers 5 mysql databases, you may want to have one database devoted entirely to your forums. phpBB and other similar scripts [cpm] are notorious for using tons of queries. Also, there always seems to be some loop holes that can be exploited by hackers, if they were to get to your database, it is just forum info. Ryan __________________ Thanks Again

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alphadesk Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Gulfcoast, TX Posts: 6,911 Reputation: 102	You can use this to connect to your DB and manage the DB. http://phpmyadmin.powweb.com/ If you are installing phpBB ... you need to install the files and the run the install file. __________________ Thanks, AlphaDesk Those who can read and don't are no better off than those who can't. - Sam Clemens

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1-12-05, 02:32 AM	#2
zinco Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 97 Reputation: 5	Yes, phpbb2 uses mysql extensively.

1-12-05, 08:51 AM	#4
Selannii Registered Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 16 Reputation: 5	Thank you. I set up mysql but now I am not sure how to connect to it. I use FTP and put in the host name that powweb game me but its not working. Any hints?