Re: mysql_connect

> I am connecting to a MySQL database to retrieve data (or update data). > In the PHP page I have the connection information (host, username, > password). Unfortunately, this information is easily read by anyone > who views the source of my PHP page. How can I make the connection to > the MySQL database in some other page or otherwise not expose the > connection information? > > Michael Conley > IT Manager > eGroupBenefits.com > > As long as your .PHP files get parsed by your Web server (i. e. Apache) the users won't see any coded PHP stuff. When your Web Server does not parse and translate the PHP code in the .PHP .PHP3 .PHP4 .PHTML files, the user will probably see the code as it gets send to the Web browser as plain text. So, the only thing you gotta do is to ensure you have PHP configured. Then anything is alright and noone will see the access data! Marc Mit freundlichen Gruessen, marc koschewski softwareentwicklung freund & co. gmbh mollenkotten 195 42279 wuppertal fon: +49 2 02 / 2 62 78 - 0 fax: +49 2 02 / 2 62 78 - 20 eMail: m.koschewski@freund-co.com www: http://www.freund-co.com/