What PHP group to use
Hey everyone,
First off, I'm not sure if this thread belongs in Server-Side Scripting, but I looked over all the boards. Sorry if it needs to be moved.
Second, I am pretty new at the whole process of installing a PHP database or what you might call it such as PHP-Nuke, Post-Nuke etc.
My leader, staff and I are looking for a suitable PHP database for Design Pursuit, a web hosting/design, sig and image making website. We want a database that allows PHP CONTENT to be easily posted on the website as well as one that handles orders, giving invoices. [The website will be at designpursuit.com and is currently (until maybe Wednesday) at http://www.designpursuit.stm-elite.com/ ]
We've browsed Google for a few, but haven't found what we're looking for. We basically want a PHP-Nuke similar group that can handle orders. Any ideas?
Thanks a lot,
Ryan
kb posted this at 01:34 — 14th June 2004.
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You mean you want a database-driven website, using PHP to process it?
Then, the easiest and most common way, is to use MySQL- an open source dB system, that you can visualize as being similar to Microsoft Excel, in principle.
The data (text, links, etc) would be stored in this database, and PHP would be used to draw it out-- thats what those dB driven put-togethers are (PHP-Nuke, etc)
Ask your host, or look, to see if you have MySQL already installed on your server. If not, ask them to install it (if they want to charge, say no...it's OPEN SOURCE (http://www.mysql.com)).
I think I interpreted your question right...if not, ignore me. Hope I helped.
JeevesBond posted this at 07:50 — 14th June 2004.
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Kyle, I think the guys looking for a turnkey solution (ouch how middle management am I sometimes?!)
Although it seems you're right, I doubt there is a pre-built solution for this problem and the only way to get what you need is to build something bespoke
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