View Full Version : Host Switched MySql server (or whatever)


farouq4britney
11-21-2006, 05:29 AM
my host recently changed MySql server: here is the email i received:

Dear valued customer,





We are upgrading our MySQL servers. This will result is a massive performance increase for your web site.



We need you to update your script(s) MySQL configuration(s) to the following new setting:


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OLD
MySQL Host Name : localhost

NEW **MUST BE CHANGED TO**
MySQL Host Name : sql2.ifastnet.com

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Once you have updated your scripts settings your web site will be back to normal.


Many thanks

iFastNet

now my website is down i tried deleting everything and re uploading but nth works, i dont know how to change it..!!!

http://hilary4ever.ifastnet.com

Arwen
11-21-2006, 10:34 AM
What exactly isn't working? What scripts are you using?

When you upload a script to your server you need to edit your file, i.e:

$server = "localhost";
$db_user = "username";
$db_pass = "password";
$database = "database";

in this case you'll need to change localhost to sql2.ifastnet.com