Free SQL database

[Rami7007]

Does anyone know of a free MySql database so i can host a PHPBB forum on my website?
www.freesql.org is good, but they dont support for forums.

 

[Nocturnal]

Get a host that gives you free mySQL databases such as www.dathorn.com. They also have a script to auto install the PHPBB forum.

 

[Rami7007]

i dont want to pay for a host... im hosting my site myself... any other options?

 

[ISAslot]

http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/

 

[gsaldivar]

If you're hosting the site yourself, why not also host your own MySQL database?

 

[Rami7007]

I have mysql 4 already installed but i dont know what to put for the database server when installing PHPBB... I tried localhost but that didnt work.

 

[DeviousTrap]

Originally posted by: gsaldivar
If you're hosting the site yourself, why not also host your own MySQL database?

 

[DeviousTrap]

Originally posted by: Rami7007
I have mysql 4 already installed but i dont know what to put for the database server when installing PHPBB... I tried localhost but that didnt work.

Localhost or 127.0.0.1 will work. You did something wrong when you set up mysql.

 

[cliftonite]

Another vote for MySql

 

[whoiswes]

Originally posted by: cliftonite
Another vote for MySql

 

MySQL + phpMyAdmin

 

[Rami7007]

with phpMyAdmin i keep getting an error that it was unable to connect to the mysql database... i have mysql 4 running and i set host as "localhost"...


how can i set a MySql database username and password?

in the config file i am supposed to set a username and password... the only password i have is to open mysql, but no username

 

[Rami7007]

bump

 

[LeetViet]

Make sure the mysqld is running...

 

[Rami7007]

so i set user name as root and then my password and now i get this message

"#1251 - Client does not support authentication protocol requested by server; consider upgrading MySQL client "

whats wrong?

 

[Rami7007]

bump

 

[aceO07]

Run winmysqladmin.exe, that should tell you the status of mysql. It can also stop/start the service.

I'd recommend reading the mysql support. http://www.mysql.com/support/ knowledge base and mysql documents.

 

[Rami7007]

ok so i went into the mysqladmin and i saw where to change the host... I think i should set it to my IP and not localhost... but if i close it, it wil revert back to normal... so how can i set it as a default?

 

Wow, these are not questions for an off-topic forum...

 

[aceO07]

If the winmysqladmin has the green light on then mysql is running. That's as far as I can help you since I don't use PHPBB. Also, you'd probably get more technical support from the software forum.

 

[HDTVMan]

Buzz3d has a free downloadable video tutorial to get you started

 

[revnja]

MySQL + phpMyAdmin

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[HDTVMan]

Originally posted by: adambooth
MySQL + phpMyAdmin

/thread.

My bad I stated Buzz3d I meant 3DBUZZ.

GO HERE
http://www.3dbuzz.com/vbforum/sv_dl_tr.php

Scroll down to
PHP & MySQL Integration

You will probably need a login. They have a PHP and MYSQL beginner video. Its several hours long. but teaches you installing MySQL.

Its excellent.

 

[HDTVMan]

If all you want is a forum use this.

http://www.phpbb.com/

Its pretty self installing.