* Thus wrote jan ([EMAIL PROTECTED]): > Hi there! > > What's the best way to create uids (unique ids) even when runnig at > exactly same time (microseconds)? > > is this enough ??? > > $r = mt_rand(); > $uid = uniqid(getmypid() . $r);
If you're running a cluster of machines I would include information on the machine that is generating the uid. $uid = uniqid(getmypid() . $r . '_MACHINE_NAME_'); Curt -- "I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not so sure." -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php