How to create Members Area ????

Hi everybody.

I want to create a members area on my website.And I want to protect some directories.Does anybody now a good tutorial about how to this.



PS : I know that is with php & mysql ... and i know a little bit of both

 

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=PHP+User+Authentication+Tutorials&btnG=Search

 

Hmm, maybe this?

http://www.evolt.org/article/PHP_Login_System_with_Admin_Features/17/60384/index.html

 

thanks chopsticks ... exactly what I needed ...