Finding which database is on server
Ok, I'm trying to teach myself SQL using PERL. How do I find out which database program my server is running, if any. Short of emailing the sys admin.
Also how would I create a new database within the server, only for me? Doesn't have to be password protected or anything. Pretty sure that would depend on the database software...but if it doesn't give me some insight...
Thanx
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Anonymous posted this at 20:09 — 22nd August 2000.
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Generally your host will list the databases they support somewhere. Database support is a major selling factor so naturally they usually have it in bold throughout the site. Most database programs (for UNIX anyway) are accessible throug telnet. You can access the shell program to add, modify, delete, etc a database. Some hosts give you access to this program well others require that you email them or use a web-based database setup system.
You’ll need to know which database you want to use before you can move forward. If your using Perl I’d suggest mySQL. mSQL and a few other SQL flavors are comparable however you’ll find better tutorials and documentation for mySQL. If your using NT it’s another story entirely.
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