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sql for free?

Feb 3, 2008 5:02AM PST

Is that even possible to use someone elses sql server for hosting multiple peoples websites? How does that work unless the authentication is not used??

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I use MySQL.
Feb 3, 2008 5:23AM PST

I decline to duplicate the fine web content but it can do it.

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Someone elses?
Feb 3, 2008 11:54PM PST

I am not sure what you are trying to do here. If you are trying to access a database located on a server seperate from yours, it is possible. However, your access will depend on what that host allows you to do. I know my host does not allow any remote access to the MySQL database, which even limits some users ability to use database tools that run from their desktop. Some hosts will also limit access to external databases. This would mean that even if a friend did allow you to user their database, your host may block you from accessing the data.