Some questions asked and answered [aka faq]:
- How do I admin my database?
you can access phpMyAdmin (graphical interface to MySQL admin) by using a web browser to go to your hostname URL (ex: http://mysql.subdomain.serveit.org). You will need to enter your database username and password to access this tool. - How do I connect to my database?
To connect to a database you will normally need to provide the database name, database hostname(ex:mysql.subdomain.serveit.org), database username and database password. Many scripts will have a config file where you plug this all in, or an installation script that will request it via form.
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