How to test if PHP connects to MySQL database?
There are numerous times when I have to setup Apache and PHP on a freshly installed Linux server. Considering that not only that Apache service should work, I also have to make sure that PHP and MySQL are working properly together.
Forgetful that I am, I always tend [...]

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For the past few days, I have been thinking of enrolling myself to one of the available trainings for Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) courses in Manila. Of course knowing myself, it would take me at least six months decide whether I should go with the training or not. I am also thinking if I [...]

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This commentary made by John Dvorak points out that the deal between Sun and MySQL favors Sun.
The move, announced earlier this week, is potentially a disaster for the entire sector for reasons I’ll outline here.
Let’s begin by putting MySQL in perspective: It’s the most competitive and biggest threat to Oracle Corp., if for no [...]

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cnn.com reports:
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Sun Microsystems Inc. has agreed to buy open-source software maker MySQL AB for $1 billion, beefing up the server maker’s database offerings with a company whose technology is used by some of the world’s biggest Web sites.
Santa Clara-based Sun, in separate announcements before the market opened, said its second quarter [...]

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Recently, I took a short PHP-MySQL course at Meralco Foundation and it was tough. Really. I have no professional experience with software development whatsoever and this course gave me a jumpstart. I was really glad I got through with the course and even managed to learn something from it (lolz). The course covered the basics [...]

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