You need a mysql client to connect to a mysql server.
First you telnet to your provider, and from the command prompt connect ala:
mysql -uusername -p database_name
or
If your provider is setup to allow mysql connections from outside their
servers (not as likely) then you can install a mysql clie
I am using Windows 2000 and MS decided to toss the GUI environment for
it. Plus, I tried connecting like this:
Connect host :<3306>
How can I connect to my remote database that is on my hosting provider?
Thank you,
Todd Williamsen, MCSE
home: 847.265.4692
Cell: 847.867.9427
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