mysql host uk
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- trooperbill
anyone know of a uk based host for mysql databases as we want to manage several sites on 3rd party domains/hosts from one datasource?
- comicsans0
Errm, pretty much all hosting companies do this, what exactly do you need?
- trooperbill0
problem is most wont give access to the database outside their network :/
- comicsans0
Presumably you mean accessing the database remotely by opening up a port to mysql?
Any virtual hosting provider will let you set up mysql with whatever access you require.
And FWIW, mysql is not a real database, it's OK for storing blog comments but if you have mission critical data in there and/or need data integrity you'd better look elsewhere, at the least keep good backups.
- maximillion_0
i think active24/mamut will allow you to connect through an IP. cant vouch for the service tho
- kingsteven0
mt allows database connections from external ips.
we have a server with http://clustered.net/ that runs our dbs, but we have a geek to maintain it.
- dajaniel0
ha ha comicsans - is that what you talk about/argue about in World of Warcraft?
- ********0
I've been using mysql for about 10 years and have never experienced or heard of problems of data integrity from any developers I've ever worked with.
And if you think "back-ups" are only for users of mysql, then I can only assume you are completely incompetent.
- armsbottomer0
a vps is often a good option, since you'd have control over your own databases. slicehost.com and linode.com are two good ones, but are a bit difficult to pick up if you're not familiar with unix.
although i agree that mysql sucks in many respects, and projects such as couchdb seem a much more practical method of creating databases, i've never had issues with mysql data integrity that wasn't the fault of either myself or a system admin.