Nooblet ? on mysql db

Discussion in 'MySQL' started by lpstong, Sep 15, 2006.

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    I am trying to install a directory on to my forum. The 1st step says to open my config.php file and modify the parameters:

    MySQL_Hostname: name of the database server
    MySQL_User: user name
    MySQL_Password: password (if any)
    MySQL_Database: name of the database. Choose the name of an existing database
    Prefix: prefix to database names (optional)

    So do I just replace the values of the:
    hostname
    usrname
    password

    I believe I understand replacing the values. What I am slow to understand is what the db server value would be. Would that be my URL name or hosting company or the dns of my server? What is it I need to put in the MySQL_Hostname:

    Thanks to any who can answere and help with my question.
     
    lpstong, Sep 15, 2006 IP
  2. eXe

    eXe Notable Member

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    Replace the values for:

    hostname, username, password & database name.
     
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  3. SoKickIt

    SoKickIt Active Member

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    It's usually "localhost" so try that.
     
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