Install and Use MySQL/MariaDB
Learn how to get started with the popular relational database MySQL/MariaDB. This quickstart guide will cover the installation of both, and an introduction to basic MySQL/MariaDB commands.
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Use PHP to Insert Information Into a MySQL/MariaDB Database From an HTML Form
A PHP script is a convenient way to accept information submitted from a website's HTML form and insert it into a MySQL/MariaDB database. This tutorial will cover how to create a basic PHP script for inserting data, and an HTML form to take user input from a webpage and pass it to the PHP script.
How to use MySQL With Your Ruby on Rails Application
Ruby on Rails uses SQLite as its database by default, but it also supports the use of MySQL. SQLite is an excellent alternative to a traditional database like MySQL, but it has some limitations, particularly with regards to concurrency and scaling to a high load, which may make MySQL a better choice for your project.
How to Use PostgreSQL with Your Ruby on Rails Application on Ubuntu 16.04
Learn how to use PostgreSQL with your Ruby on Rails application, instead of the default SQLite database. SQLite is an easy-to-configure, lightweight product which ships with Ruby on Rails by default. However, PostgreSQL is a more robust solution which provides more advanced features, scaling, and stability, which may make it more suitable for your Ruby on Rails project.
Connect to a MySQL/MariaDB Database with PHP on a Cloud Server Running Linux
Learn how to connect to a MySQL/MariaDB database using PHP on a Cloud Server running Linux. This tutorial will cover connecting to a database on the same server as the PHP application, as well as how to connect to a database on a different Cloud Server.
"Error establishing a database connection" MySQL/MariaDB error
Learn how to fix "Error establishing a database connection” for MySQL/MariaDB on a Linux Server. With this guide you can easily fix the error for MySQL and MariaDB.
Composr 10: ocPortal’s WordPress alternative
The UK-based CMS ocPortal has undergone a rebrand: presenting Composr 10. Following in the footsteps of ocPortal 9, this CMS offers an all-in-one solution for web presences, with no need for extensions or templates. But who is Composr 10 suited to? And how does it compare to the CMS market leaders?
Joomla – the open source CMS in profile
Over the past few years, Joomla has established itself as one of the most popular content management systems. This is thanks to its extensive basic functions and large number of extensions developed by the Joomla community. Its functions and design modifications give Joomla projects the crucial final flourishes and even enable you to run an online shop on this open source CMS.
WordPress migration: steps for a successful server migration
There is much more going on behind WordPress blogs than the average visitor is aware of. In addition to texts, pictures and other graphics, it is primarily the behind-the-scenes aspects like plugins and user settings that make the site what it is. All of these features have to be taken into account when migrating from A to B. Thanks to tools like migration plugins, moving your WordPress blog to a...
MariaDB vs. MySQL
MySQL is the most used database management system in the world. This open source software has been available for productive use since 1995 and is generally considered a standard solution for users of relational databases. This could change in the near future. MariaDB, a community-developed fork of MySQL is catching up on its predecessor and is consequently becoming an increasingly attractive...