Database Type

[zims]

Hello,

Can someone tell me what the difference is between MySQL (4.1+) and MySQL (compatibility) options during the installation?

Thank you,

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zims

[JackOutoftheBox]

Actually, I second that question. While installing CMSMS 1.4.1 for the first time (although I am not a novice with CMSMS in general), I'm not getting a choice in the drop down question of "database type" during the database installation stage. The only option is "MySQL compatibility". I have MySQL 4.4.7 on my server.

I am not able to connect to the database, and I'm wondering if this lack of choice is why, as I definitely have my path, username and password correct, as well as permissions.

This is the recurring error message: Could not connect to the database. Verify that username and password are correct, and that the user has access to the given database.

[alby]

Actually, I second that question. While installing CMSMS 1.4.1 for the first time (although I am not a novice with CMSMS in general), I'm not getting a choice in the drop down question of "database type" during the database installation stage. The only option is "MySQL compatibility". I have MySQL 4.4.7 on my server.

"MySQL compatibility" use mysql driver of php present in all php versions and work for any version of mysql
"MySQL (4.1+)" use mysqli driver of php present in php5+ e for mysql 4.1+

This is the recurring error message: Could not connect to the database. Verify that username and password are correct, and that the user has access to the given database.

You must ask to your provider for good params (host, database, user and password) and check if you have grant access to your database

Alby