newbie question

[stiej]

Hi,

I'm brand new to mySql and PHP. I'm used to MS SQL Server. I have a two machine network, a client and a server running XP Pro and 2kServer respectively.

I use Dreameaver to author my sites on the client, store them on my server (testing server) before uploading to the remote server in Dreamweaver which would be my internet-based hosting space.

I am having problems with previewing php based pages, mySql database connections and the like.

I have set up (correctly) my hosting space which is a MySQL implementation, this has a database there which has three tables that I can see if I log into the hoster's control panel (phpMyAdmin).

On the client and my server I have the latest version of php 4.3.4 and on the server I have mySql installed (I think).

I'm in the process of downloading MySQL administrator for more ease of use. I currently have mySQL Control Centre but when trying to connect to the hoster's mysql server the control centre simply closes down!

I have correct login details for the hoster's/my database, the ftp hosting space and correct login details to use from within webpages to access the database.

- Now if I try uring mysql_connect() I get host not found errors. - Is Dreamweaver getting confused as to where to look for the mysql/php stuff?

- What do I need to do and what do I need to have on my client and my server to make working with php and mysql smooth and error-free?????

- what must I enure I have and where must it be for everything to work?

I am very grateful for any help on this! Thanks...

 

[sleipnir214]

Host not found" implies that PHP was unable to resolve the host name you passed mysql_connect().

On the server side, you need a web server, PHP, and MySQL installed. On the client side, it depends on what your client UI is. If it's HTML, you don't need anything.

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