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bowers01 + · 09-30-2008, 10:52 PM

Hi,
I need to know my Hostname of MySQL server, eg mysql406.ixwebhosting.com (which is my US hosting one). I need to find it out for my Australian hosting but for some reason they wont tell me. I want to call the database from my US hosting but need the url. Crazy domains just keep telling me Localhost is all i need when it clearly isnt.

Does anyone know of a script that will find it out?

Cheers

Eric Barnes · 10-01-2008, 09:37 AM

No this is something your hosting company will have to tell you. Only they will be able to help here.

bowers01 + · 10-02-2008, 06:57 AM

Hi,
Ok thanks for the reply.
While i wait for crazydomains to tell me the hostname i would like to do some testing on my local servers.

Do you know what the hostname is for wamp or xamp? I will just set 2 computers up with them to test.
Cheers,
Nick

Mike-N-Tosh + · 10-02-2008, 08:09 PM

Have you actually tried looking in your settings for these answers?

-Mike

bowers01 + · 10-02-2008, 10:24 PM

What settings are you talking about?
Nick

**John Snyder** + · 10-02-2008, 11:22 PM

Info on xampp or another local installation is best found at their site. There are a variety of settings that are dependent on your machine and your preferences.

I recommend reading through the various links for xampp that can be found here:

apache friends - documentation about xampp

They also have a forum that can be found here:

Apache Forum :: Index

bowers01 + · 10-05-2008, 07:56 AM

Hi,
Thanks, i couldnt find anything on the website. When i get a chance i might post on their forums.
Cheers

Lhotch + · 10-05-2008, 11:24 PM

Host name assumes a qualified DNS name or at least a name that has DNS entries in your environment. If you are running XAMP on your desktop PC then chances are you do not have domain name for it or if you do have a domain name you have to goto your registrar and set it up so the internet DNS server points your DNS name to your IP address.

Most home internet connections dont give you a static IP and it will change often making hosting a domain name on your desktop PC not very practicle.

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bowers01 + Genius At Work Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,089 Rep Power: 36	Hi, Ok thanks for the reply. While i wait for crazydomains to tell me the hostname i would like to do some testing on my local servers. Do you know what the hostname is for wamp or xamp? I will just set 2 computers up with them to test. Cheers, Nick __________________ Nick Bowers 68c v4.1.10 Developer Custom Template

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bowers01 + Genius At Work Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,089 Rep Power: 36	What settings are you talking about? Nick __________________ Nick Bowers 68c v4.1.10 Developer Custom Template

10-02-2008, 11:22 PM	#6
John Snyder + Staff Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,195 Rep Power: 70	Info on xampp or another local installation is best found at their site. There are a variety of settings that are dependent on your machine and your preferences. I recommend reading through the various links for xampp that can be found here: apache friends - documentation about xampp They also have a forum that can be found here: Apache Forum :: Index __________________ John 68C Staff 68C Downloads \| Report a Bug \| Knowledge Base If you have a current support subscription, you can Submit a Support Ticket

10-05-2008, 07:56 AM	#7
bowers01 + Genius At Work Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,089 Rep Power: 36	Hi, Thanks, i couldnt find anything on the website. When i get a chance i might post on their forums. Cheers __________________ Nick Bowers 68c v4.1.10 Developer Custom Template

10-05-2008, 11:24 PM	#8
Lhotch + curmudgeon Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,416 Rep Power: 139	Host name assumes a qualified DNS name or at least a name that has DNS entries in your environment. If you are running XAMP on your desktop PC then chances are you do not have domain name for it or if you do have a domain name you have to goto your registrar and set it up so the internet DNS server points your DNS name to your IP address. Most home internet connections dont give you a static IP and it will change often making hosting a domain name on your desktop PC not very practicle. __________________ Larry Knowledge *learned* is more valuable than knowledge *given*.

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