You can create custom PHP scripts to access your database. Below are a few lines of PHP code you can use to access your database.
<?php
$link = mysql_connect("mysql", "USERNAME", "PASSWORD");
mysql_select_db("DATABASE");
$query = "SELECT * FROM TABLE";
$result = mysql_query($query);
while ($line = mysql_fetch_array($result))
{
foreach ($line as $value)
{
print "$value\n";
}
}
mysql_close($link);
?>
Please note that you must replace USERNAME and PASSWORD with your database username and password. You must also replace TABLE and DATABASE with the valid table and database names from your database. The address of the MySQL database server is localhost:3306 - it is not necessary to include a port number.
If you see any errors when connecting, it's most likely due to an issue with the database username and/or password, the database name, or the database itself. You can utilize MySQL Databases or phpMyAdmin to validate your settings and/or repair the database.
To learn more about MySQL, please visit the MySQL website or browse books about MySQL.
To learn more about PHP, we suggest researching the PHP Group website or getting a book on PHP. It may also be helpful to review other PHP resources.
