pcplantdb

[Richard Morris <webmaster@pfaf.org>]

Lawrence,
> >         I think we need a server to actually get these databases
> > running on. Metalab seems the ideal host.
> 
> ibiblio (MetaLab) is fully capable of running the databases and
> the admins are willing to help us set it up. A done deal.
> 
> > What I think we need:
> >         a user id for the project
> >         MySql - probably comes as default on metalab
> 
> Yes
> 
> >         PHP   - probably comes as default on metalab
> 
> Yes
> 
> >
> > I'd also suggest using phpMyAdmin
> >          http://www.phpwizard.net/projects/phpMyAdmin/
> > as a starting frontend to the database, this does all the
> > required database operations out of the box.
> >
> > We can work on a more tailored interface later.
> >
> > Could you have a chat with the metalab folks about this?
> 
> I will do this immediately, Rich. Its 12:10 AM now - I'll call Fred
> and/or Jon
> about this tomorrrow as early as I am able to reach them.

Cool.

> I'd also advise you, as ibiblio accountholder, to contact them about
> detail surrounding this project
> as you have the knowledge and experience necessary to get the db off the
> ground. I am a rank beginner
> and have a huge learning curve ahead.

Yep I'll get in touch, who's the best person to contact
at ibiblio?

Anyone else in the group, interested in doing database admin?

        Rich

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