MySQL for a newbie

[jefbea]

Howdy!

I think I am all set with my php scripts and what-not, but the only thing I don't understand is how to set up my MySQL database...

Do I ftp to it?[nbsp][nbsp]Is it something I do locally on my computer then upload?

Can someone just give me some baby steps please... like:

1. Turn on computer
2. Open microsoft excel
3. program a database
4. upload it to your host (mysql.whatever.com
5. etc

Thanks a bunch!

Jeff

P.s. Here is what I've got so far:[nbsp][nbsp]http://www.lease2purchase.com/php/classifieds/class.php

(look at those errors!)

[Dan Kaplan]

Hi Jeff,

You have the necessary package for MySQL access (Gold or higher), so you simply need to send an email to Support@FutureQuest.net requesting your MySQL account to be set up.[nbsp][nbsp]Specify the domain name being referred to and your desired password, and before you know it you'll have a new activation letter with all the info you need to get started![nbsp][nbsp]:)

As far as actually using MySQL...[nbsp][nbsp]That's a bit more involved.[nbsp][nbsp]A good book, tutorial, or official documentation would be a good start there.

Dan

[jefbea]

Thanks Dan,

I sent support an email around 1 hour ago and still haven't heard back from them... My database has already been set up -- I deleted my activation letter by mistake -- can you re-send it to me ASAP.

Thanks!

Jeff

[Dan Kaplan]

Hi Jeff,

MySQL requests generally go to Justin, so your email was waiting for him to come in this morning (don't ask his hours!).[nbsp][nbsp]I just sent you a copy of your activation letter -- hopefully you received it?

Dan

[Brian]

For some tutorials to get you started you should check out http://www.DevShed.com as they have several that should get you going in no time.. I would suggest you start with this one: http://www.devshed.com/Server_Side/MySQL/Intro/

-Brian
[This message has been edited by Brian (edited 10-06-00@1:11 pm)]