PHP works through Apache and has commands to access MySQL and many other databases. You need to enable the PHP module in the Apache configuration file. But you should get at least a little comfortable with MySQL itself first. Be able to start/stop it, change the root password for MySQL, etc., since it needs to be running and you need to know a name and password to access it through PHP.
I got started with SAMS "PHP and MySQL Web Development". But for MySQL, I found New Riders "MySQL" by Paul DuBois extremely well written and helpful. You'll even see Paul chime in on this list from time to time.
On Jan 14, 2005, at 11:21 AM, Peter O'Brien wrote:
Hi I'm just getting started with PHP and MySQL.
I'm confused about from where I can deliver commands etc. I'm working from a
mac OS X, can I do it from the 'Terminal' utility? Or do I need to install
something else, like PuTTY?
I've a fair idea on how to use PHP but it's combination with MySQL I'm finding
it hard to find a definitive guide. I'd really appreciate if anyone could
recommend a really good book/source from which to learn?
Many thanks,
Pete
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