MySQL is the default option, however you can make this selection during the initial setup of Plesk for Windows. Access is not an option (Thank god)Originally posted by ViaHosting
1) What is the default database engine used ? mySQL, MSSQL, Access ?
As you would with any other MySQL database. You will need to allow external connections, easiest way is using PHPMyAdmin.2) How do i connect to it using a remote server ?
Yes this option does allow you to reconfigure which Database you are using. There is an FAQ at http://download1.swsoft.com/Plesk/Plesk8.1/Windows/Docs/plesk-8.1-win-reconfigurator-guide/30856.htm3) Switch DB Provider
How long is a piece of string?4) Will i get better performance if i switch the provider to mySQL ?
Originally posted by nickbrown
MySQL is the default option, however you can make this selection during the initial setup of Plesk for Windows. Access is not an option (Thank god)
As you would with any other MySQL database. You will need to allow external connections, easiest way is using PHPMyAdmin.
Yes this option does allow you to reconfigure which Database you are using. There is an FAQ at http://download1.swsoft.com/Plesk/Plesk8.1/Windows/Docs/plesk-8.1-win-reconfigurator-guide/30856.htm
How long is a piece of string?
It comes down to a few different variables which will affect the performance of your server depending on the database software you are running.
I much rather work with MS SQL, I find it to be easier to operate, and much rather use the Microsoft SQL tools compared to PHP MyAdmin.
On our first Windows server I configured MS SQL to store the PSA database. The biggest downfall I found was that the third party applications we run (4PSA Products specifically) are only written to work with MySQL. We still run MS SQL on the box however, and provide MS SQL databases to clients. Note that you will require the Plesk MS SQL license add on to do this.
Just jumping back quickly, to clarify sshigin's post. If you store your PSA database in MySQL, MySQL will be configured to run two separate instances. One for user databases, one for the PSA database. The PSA database uses port 8306. Keep this in mind when connecting remotely, specifically when opening ports in the firewall.
did you try to use Plesk Reconfigurator?Originally posted by ViaHosting
EV1 has setup my box using ACCESS.
I want to switch to mySQL.
There is no mySQL instance running at port 8306.
Originally posted by sshigin
did you try to use Plesk Reconfigurator?
Originally posted by ViaHosting
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The Plesk reconfigurator just continue if i change the mysql port to 3306.
But if i do that, will i be using the same mysql instance that domains databases ?
How do i start a mysql instance at port 8306 to have the PSA Database migrated ? [/B]