php apache to sql

[itcamefrommars]

Hi, I'm coming from SCOunix to linux to attempt to but together a web server to serve a web interface to a sqlDB.
I've put together a RHLinux box, installed apache, and installed samba, php to apache, and am ready to choose a DB.
What recommendations would anyone have.
I was thinking html interface to sql using php.
which sql though, mysql,posgres,...?
Does this sound very difficult?
I'm trying to create a simple webenabled calltracking DB that i can expand.

thanks a million in advance!

mbrown@computereaseinc.net

 

[Guest_imported]

I have been using MySQL with PHP under Apache and it's working great so far. I think you will find plenty of tutorials on the net on how to install+configure+use this compbination.

Cryptonium

 

[MrTom]

yeah, mysql is definately the most popular at the moment - meaning loads of support available.

it's not the most advanced in some areas but it seems the fastest with php and there's nothing it won't do for small to medium sized projects.

also check out

http://www.apachetoolbox.com

to get it all going without lifting a finger.

then for the web frontend there's phpmyadmin or mysqltool (perl)

 

[rycamor]

For a much more advanced (but somewhat less user-friendly) open-source database, go to

http://www.postgresql.org.