MySQL database noOB needs help - phpBB content

Discussion in 'MySQL' started by swollenpickles, Sep 20, 2006.

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    I want to set up a forum on swollenpickles (mainly just for friends etc), using phpBB. As I understand it, phpBB requires a MySQL database to run. I have a MySQL database with my web host already (I needed it to use wordpress). What do I need to do now to use phpBB on my site? Will I need to do anything to the existing MySQL database or can I just install phpBB the way things are??
    Thanks
     
    swollenpickles, Sep 20, 2006 IP
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    You can just install phpbb using the database you made for wordpress.
     
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    Cool, so I don't have to do anything to the MySQL d/base? Just install phpBB by running it?
     
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    Upload phpbb files and follow the installation instructions. You'll have to enter your database username & password. Phpbb should take care of everything else.
     
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    One last question... promise! :p ... does it matter that wordpress is using the same database?
     
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    No. It would be a problem if they were using the same table names but you can select prefix for your phpbb tables (for example "phpbb_") and everything's gonna be alright :)
     
    SoKickIt, Sep 21, 2006 IP
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    Thanks for your help mate. Looks like it's all underway now. Just have to play around and get things looking nice!
     
    swollenpickles, Sep 22, 2006 IP