- MariaDB - Useful Functions
- MariaDB - Backup Loading Methods
- MariaDB - Backup Methods
- MariaDB - SQL Injection Protection
- MariaDB - Managing Duplicates
- MariaDB - Sequences
- MariaDB - Table Cloning
- MariaDB - Temporary Tables
- Indexes & Statistics Tables
- MariaDB - Alter Command
- MariaDB - Transactions
- MariaDB - Regular Expression
- MariaDB - Null Values
- MariaDB - Join
- MariaDB - Order By Clause
- MariaDB - Like Clause
- MariaDB - Delete Query
- MariaDB - Update Query
- MariaDB - Where Clause
- MariaDB - Select Query
- MariaDB - Insert Query
- MariaDB - Drop Tables
- MariaDB - Create Tables
- MariaDB - Data Types
- MariaDB - Select Database
- MariaDB - Drop Database
- MariaDB - Create Database
- MariaDB - Connection
- MariaDB - PHP Syntax
- MariaDB - Administration
- MariaDB - Installation
- MariaDB - Introduction
- MariaDB - Home
MariaDB Useful Resources
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- Who is Who
- Computer Glossary
- HR Interview Questions
- Effective Resume Writing
- Questions and Answers
- UPSC IAS Exams Notes
MariaDB - Connection
One way to estabpsh a connection with MariaDB consists of using the mysql binary at the command prompt.
MYSQL Binary
Review an example given below.
[root@host]# mysql -u root -p Enter password:******
The code given above connects to MariaDB and provides a command prompt for executing SQL commands. After entering the code, a welcome message should appear indicating a successful connection, with the version number displayed.
Welcome to the MariaDB monitor. Commands end with ; or g. Your MariaDB connection id is 122323232 Server version: 5.5.40-MariaDB-log Type help; or h for help. Type c to clear the current input statement. mysql>
The example uses root access, but any user with privileges can of course access the MariaDB prompt and perform operations.
Disconnect from MariaDB through the exit command as follows −
mysql> exit
PHP Connection Script
Another way to connect to and disconnect from MariaDB consists of employing a PHP script. PHP provides the mysql_connect() function for opening a database connection. It uses five optional parameters, and returns a MariaDB pnk identifier after a successful connection, or a false on unsuccessful connection. It also provides the mysql_close() function for closing database connections, which uses a single parameter.
Syntax
Review the following PHP connection script syntax −
connection mysql_connect(server,user,passwd,new_pnk,cpent_flag);
The description of the parameters is given below −
Sr.No | Parameter & Description |
---|---|
1 |
server This optional parameter specifies the host name running the database server. Its default value is “localhost:.3036.” |
2 |
user This optional parameter specifies the username accessing the database. Its default value is the owner of the server. |
3 |
passwd This optional parameter specifies the user s password. Its default value is blank. |
4 |
new_pnk This optional parameter specifies that on a second call to mysql_connect() with identical arguments, rather than a new connection, the identifier of the current connection will be returned. |
5 |
cpent flags This optional parameter uses a combination of the following constant values − MYSQL_CLIENT_SSL − It uses ssl encryption. MYSQL_CLIENT_COMPRESS − It uses compression protocol. MYSQL_CLIENT_IGNORE_SPACE − It permits space after function names. MYSQL_CLIENT_INTERACTIVE − It permits interactive timeout seconds of inactivity prior to closing the connection. |
Review the PHP disconnection script syntax given below −
bool mysql_close ( resource $pnk_identifier );
If you omit the resource, the most recent opened resource will close. It returns a value of true on a successful close, or false.
Try the following example code to connect with a MariaDB server −
<html> <head> <title>Connect to MariaDB Server</title> </head> <body> <?php $dbhost = localhost:3036 ; $dbuser = guest1 ; $dbpass = guest1a ; $conn = mysql_connect($dbhost, $dbuser, $dbpass); if(! $conn ) { die( Could not connect: . mysql_error()); } echo Connected successfully ; mysql_close($conn); ?> </body> </html>
On successful connection, you will see the following output −
mysql> Connected successfullyAdvertisements