Re: pysql and php4 install

[Liam <allenwc@infomatrix.ca>]

>Can anyone give me a quick and dirty overview to getting mysql and php4
>running on a fresh 2.9 install?  I know I will need to install the mysql and
>php4 packages, but I'm a bit confused as to what the best order to install
>them is, I'm assuming mysql first, then php...

install mysql,  use pkg_add . . .
install php-mysql (you have to have the php with mysql, there is a 
pkg and it works perfectly)
install phpmysqladmin - web based configuration and interface for mysql

apache: need to add the module for php and the app definitions to httpd.conf
they are there actually, you just need to un-comment them.

Then restart the httpd, start safe_mysqld and you are off to the race track.

Don't forget that php has a .ini file, and mysql needs to be added to rc.local.

All the directions and instructions are thoughtfully included with 
the packages.

>I am also unsure of what configuration steps need to be taken to get php,
>mysql and apache to all work together.  Any pointers to web sites, man pages
>greatly appreciated.

Well, if you need more detailed (step by step) instruction email me 
off-list and I'll provide it.
-- 
William C. Allen, BLS, EET
allenwc@infomatrix.ca
www.infomatrix.ca