Hi folks,

I'me looking for opinions on the best way to get a database with web support up and running on RH7.1 .

I would like opinions on what choices I have. I have read the HOWTO's and combed the web and see the choices as..

1
Microsoft Access for Databasing and Front Page 2000 Server extensions for Web Interfaces and presentation. I have heard about security concerns and would prefer a linux (or web) based system.

2
An SQL database with PHP for the web stuff.

What I am after is something that I can learn database concepts on and eventually use it for work.

All opinions very welcome,

Best wishes

Mike

Use mysql on linux with php or perl interface.

Hi Nabil,

Thanks for that I've just installed MySQL !

May I ask if PHP has any advantages over Perl, I am have already made a start with Perl but have no experience of PHP.

Thanks for the help,

Cheers
Mike

I think Perl is more flexiable than php but I realy have not used both long enough. I think you will do just fine with Perl.

Hi Nabil,

OK I'll take your advice on that and give it a try. Thanks for the advice