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getmizanur
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php and mysql connection

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elloo,

i have two machine one with ubuntu linux and other windows which are connected by LAN. how can connect to mysql database on my linux machine from my windows machine using php.

many thanks in advance.
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Assuming everything is setup properly and there are no firewall issues, etc. Just use the IP address of the Linux box as the host name when using mysql_connect().
mysql_function(): WARNING: This extension is deprecated as of PHP 5.5.0, and will be removed in the future. Instead, the MySQLi or PDO_MySQLextension should be used. See also MySQL: choosing an API guide and related FAQ for more information.
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