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Restoring a MySQL Database

Using the Hosting Control Center, you can back up and restore MySQL databases as...

What are the new features available in MySQL 4.1?

Some of the new features in MySql 4.1 32 bit password hashing This will offer...

Where can I find connection strings for my MySQL database?

Connection strings can be found in the Hosting Control Center. Log in to your...

What do I use for a host name when creating a MySQL database?

Do not use "localhost" as the hostname for your database-driven Web sites. Once you...

How do I import data into a MySQL database?

To Import a .SQL File Into a MySQL Database: Log in to your Account Manager....

Creating a Basic Cron Job

Cron is a standard Linux feature that allows you to schedule tasks, called " Cron...

How do I export a MySQL Database?

You have two options when exporting your MySQL database. You can either export the...

How do I change the description of my MySQL database?

During the database setup process you entered a description for that database. This...

Backing up a MySQL Database

Using the Hosting Control Center, you can backup and restore MySQL databases as...

Are stored procedures supported in MySQL?

Stored procedures are supported in MySQL 5.0. A stored procedure is a set of SQL...

Setting up a MySQL Database for Your Web Site

MySQL is a database server that you can use in conjunction with PHP and other...

Can I connect to my database remotely?

Yes, you can connect to your database remotely with paid hosting accounts. To...

What is an Access Database?

An Access database is a relational database contained in a single file that you can...

Is There a Size Limit on MySQL Databases?

Yes, MySQL databases are limited to 200 MB each. The number of databases your site can...

Which version of MySQL should I choose?

Normally, if you are beginning to use MySQL for the first time, or have no other...

What is the Number of Maximum Connections Allowed to a Single MySQL Database?

We allow up to 200 simultaneous connections per MySQL user.

What are the Limitations for MySQL?

We allow up to 200 simultaneous connections per MySQL user. There is also a limit...

Why is my site displaying a "503 Service Temporarily Unavailable” error?

This is most likely caused by your site having met its maximum concurrent connection...

How to Remove or Modify Page Statistics v 0.2 from Pligg

Note: If you no longer plan to use Pligg Content Management System, you may remove...

Removing or Modifying Page Statistics v. 0.2 from Pligg

You can remove or disable the database associated with the Pligg Administration...

Enabling and Disabling a Cron Job

When you create a Cron Job, it is automatically enabled. However, you can disable and...

Creating a Custom Cron Job

Cron is a standard Linux feature that allows you to schedule tasks, called " Cron...

What Do I Do When I Receive a MySQL Local Connect Error?

Error Message: Warning: mysql_connect(): Can't connect to local MySQL server...

Can I Use the Berkeley Database Engine With My MySQL Database?

You may use the Berkeley DB (BDB) storage engine in MySQL; however it is no longer...

Where do I get the Database Publishing Wizard client?

The latest version of the Database Publishing Wizard (DPW) client is available from...

What version of MySQL are you currently running?

We support MySQL databases from version 4.0.27 through version 5.0. All new...

Do you restrict any features in MySQL 4.1/5.0?

Yes. In order to protect our shared servers we restrict the following features:...

What are the major differences between MySQL 4.0 and 4.1/5.0?

For a complete list of the changes from MySQL 4.0 to version 4.1, see the Official...

What MySQL Server Features are Disabled on my Shared Hosting Account?

Some MySQL database features are not enabled on our shared hosting servers. Below is...

Editing a Cron Job

You can edit any saved Cron Job to change the frequency at which a specific task runs...

Deleting a Cron Job

If you no longer want a specific Cron Job to run, you can delete it from your list of...

What server should I use in my code to connect to my database?

Do not use "localhost" as the hostname (or database server) for your database-driven...

Managing Databases

Once you have set up a database with your hosting account, you can log in to your...

How do I change the password for my MySQL database?

During the database setup process you chose a password for that database. You will...

Restoring a SQL Server Database from .bak and .mdf Files

It is possible to restore a SQL Server database from a backup file (.bak) created...

What are the Methods for Backing up my MySQL Database?

The standard method for backing up a MySQL database is via the dump method. This...

Connecting to MySQL Using PHP

There are two main steps to connecting to a MySQL database using PHP. First, connect...

Which Databases do You Support on Your Linux Shared Hosting Accounts?

Currently, you can only set up a MySQL database using your Linux shared hosting...