mySQL

Sharky said: "is it possible to use mySQL database from another server? like i want to run a forum on my site buy my other host is the only one that allows mysql so is it possible to get it from the other host?"

chris3471 said: "I haven't a clue but i think it would be slow that way. I do know that Mysql is a server itself though. BTW you don't have to have mysql to run a forum, your host doesn't offer any db?"

Sharky said: "no db's :( so how do you use it without a db that would be brill if i can :D"

chris3471 said: "You have to have a db, it just doesn't have to be Mysql."

Sharky said: "im going to have to find out how to use the mysql on the other server then :("

chris3471 said: "Why not put the forum on the other server and link to it?"

Sharky said: "because thats mhulacrews server i dont mind using the mySQL but i dont want to waste the bandwidth as im running markiedesigns on the same server :eek:"

Darren said: "It can be done, but you'll have to see if the hosts allow it. All you have to do is enter the IP address and a user with the right privileges and you can access any MySQL server."

Sharky said: "oh well knowing my host they will not allow it"

chris3471 said: "[QUOTE=Sharky]because thats mhulacrews server i dont mind using the mySQL but i dont want to waste the bandwidth as im running markiedesigns on the same server :eek:[/QUOTE] You will use more bandwidth having the forum on your site and the mysql on the other server. Every time someone makes a post or loads a page it will have to travel back and forth.:eek:"

Sharky said: "unlimited bandwidth :)"

chris3471 said: "[QUOTE=Sharky]but i dont want to waste the bandwidth as im running markiedesigns on the same server[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Sharky]unlimited bandwidth :)[/QUOTE] Um?:confused:"

Sharky said: "but pitty i cant do it though :("