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PHP

 

What is PHP?
PHP is a widely used general purpose server-side scripting language written specifically for web developers. PHP is newer and easier to use than many other server-side languages due to its embedded nature. PHP-enabled web pages are treated just like regular HTML pages and you can create and edit them the same way you normally create regular HTML pages.


What is the current version of PHP offered to clients?
PHP 4 & 5 w/Zend & eAccelerator


Can I run PHP scripts anywhere on my virtual server?
Yes. PHP scripts do not have to reside in a particular directory. They will run anywhere on your virtual server.


Can I use PHP in conjunction with MySQL?
Yes. One of the big advantages of PHP is its ability to interface to databases, including MySQL. PHP readily acts as a front-end to a MySQL database. PHP and MySQLare included in all our hosting plans.


Where can I find more information about PHP and how to use it on my website?
More information on PHP can be found on the official website, located at http://www.php.net.


Does HostHere.co.uk support ASP, scripting and databases?
All our hosting plans support PHP and MySQL, which allows you to build data-driven web sites and Perl, which allows you to build advanced web applications. Our hosting plans do not include ASP support.


Why won't my PHP scripts create/edit/delete files?
Because your PHP scripts run under the userid 'nobody' and group 'nobody'. In order to get around this, you will need to set the relevant files and directories to world read/writable (chmod 777).


What file extension should I use for PHP scripts?
The valid file extension for PHP scripts is listed below:

.php

This file extension must be used in order for your PHP scripts to run properly.

 

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