Greetings all, I'm trying to host a discussion forum for my philosophy class...to make a long story short:
I've now got phpBB2 and MySQL on my virtual domain. My host doesn't offer any MySQL support. I'm installing phpBB and I receive an error "critical error: cannot connect with database". All the fields appear to be correct (DB name, server, passwords, phpBB__, etc.) I've search archives and can't find anything that specifically addresses my issue AND one that compensates for the fact that I've **never used MySQL or done any programming**. I've given full permissions to everything (the folder where phpBb is located, cgi-bin, config.php). It appears that the database is working (status is OK) although I don't know how to run a test query (or if such a thing is possible without *any* data or tables in the DB. Question: I need internet access to a beginner's guide that can help me. The MySQL FAQ and Manual assume far too much background in programming to be of much help. An e-book or online tutorial (for pay is fine) is better now than a book, although I'll get one, too. Thanks! Prof. Pamela Hood San Francisco State University [EMAIL PROTECTED] or <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php
