What is ftp and MySql?

Discussion in 'Site & Server Administration' started by ushaas, Aug 27, 2009.

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    Hello friends recently i took byethosting for my wordpress blog. Now wat is this ftp and MySql and why it is asking to connect to my database?
     
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  2. instant87

    instant87 Active Member

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    FTP is how you connect and upload things to your website. mySQL is a database structure that is used to store all the data of your site. To install wordpress, you need to make a mysql database via your hosts control panel, and enter the details in to install wordpress. You can use a installer such as fantastico (if your host has it) to install wordpress and make a database for you.
     
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    I would recommend you to install Wordpress using Fantastico in your cPanel. Check my tutorial on this: www.wpboy.com
     
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    ~ServerPoint~ Banned

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    I believe that is enough visit wikipedia.org and find out what those definitions mean.
     
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    Jalpari Notable Member

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    FTP program such as file zilla uses for uploading files at ur server and my sql is a database.

    Wordpress is a dynamic site so we need a db, and wordpress uses mysql. For installing wordpress u need to upload wordpress.org files and setup database in cpanel. Then run the installation.
     
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    i don't think this thread belons here
     
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  7. aasifaalamkhan@gmail.com

    aasifaalamkhan@gmail.com Peon

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    FTP means file transfer protocol..and mysql is the database code