database options *help*
 

for a script i have to enter in host name

$host_name="localhost";

i have no clue what to put in should i just leave it as is?

:helpme

This would usually be "yourdomain.com" or "subdomain.yourdomain.com"

SpaceAce

thanks for that

what happens if your on a vhost would the local host be differnent?

anyone know what might be wrong im getting a cannot connect ot database error :(

Is the database running? Can you connect to it manually?

Is the database server the same box as the web server? If it is, what happens if you leave it as 'localhost'?

can you please icq me on 122295837

thanks :)

how do i connect to it manually?

:helpme

You need to hire someone with a clue.. seriously.. you are wasting your time.... :2 cents:

I will assume that you are trying to use mysql. If you have phpmyadmin it might be easier for you to set things up and become familiar with things.

That will confuse him even more.. I say he needs hired help.