sakkmesterkeshutterstockMariaDB offers two methods for selecting a database within its management system. In this dedicated article, we illustrate how to use the USE statement in the command line and the mysqli_select_db function in PHP with a straightforward example, and also highlight what you need…
Titima OngkantongShutterstockThe system variable MariaDB max_allowed_packet determines the maximum size a single data packet can be during communication between client and server. If the value is too low, larger data imports or SQL queries will fail with error messages. This parameter can be specifically…
GorodenkoffshutterstockA PHP script offers a simple and effective way to take information submitted through a website’s HTML form and store it in a MySQL or MariaDB database. This tutorial walks you through the basics of adding form data to your database, including how to create a straightforward PHP…
Ahmet MisirligulshutterstockMySQL and MariaDB are powerful, widely used relational database systems designed for efficiently storing and managing structured data. This comprehensive step-by-step guide explains how to install MySQL and how to install MariaDB on various Linux distributions, showing you how to…
Juice FlairshutterstockThe MySQL ‘too many connections’ error in MySQL or MariaDB can cripple websites and applications if there are too many simultaneous connections. In this article, we show the actions you can take to fix it. You’ll learn how to increase the maximum number of allowed connections,…
AI-generatedThe performance of a MySQL or MariaDB database significantly impacts application speed. With the right optimisations, queries can be accelerated, resources used more efficiently, and bottlenecks avoided. This article guides you step-by-step on how to optimise MySQL/MariaDB on a…
Virrage ImagesshutterstockPHP is designed to integrate easily into a website. One of the most common uses of PHP is to fetch content from a database and display it on an HTML page. This tutorial covers connecting to a MySQL/MariaDB database, retrieving information from a simple table with `PHP…
OllyyshutterstockThe ‘error establishing a database connection’ often blocks access to websites and applications using MySQL or MariaDB. Our article provides a step-by-step guide to identifying and fixing the cause. Learn how to check credentials, reset passwords, and test connections from the…
Oleksiy MarkshutterstockBy connecting MySQL to a Linux server, you can link your database with a Linux cloud environment. In this article, we’ll show you how to do it step by step: from creating a test database and accessing it via a PHP script to querying data. You’ll also find troubleshooting tips for…
REDPIXEL.PLshutterstockForgetting the root password in MySQL or MariaDB doesn’t need to become a serious issue. By following the right steps, you can reset a MySQL/MariaDB root password quickly and easily at any time. This dedicated guide walks you step by step through both methods and points out what…