how do u install mysql and php on SuSe linux?

nel636

ive managed to install apache but struggling with mysql at the mo.
admittedly im a newbie with *nix but was hoping for some help?

Smallguy

check tis out

http://laffers.net/howtos/howto-install-mysql

blargoe

Google, is your friend.

Slowhand

There are plenty of tutorials and howto's out there, some of the best of which you'll find on the PHP and MySQL websites if you dig a bit. If you're still having trouble, I'd say it might be time to head to the bookstore. Browse around a bit, you'll find a whole slew of books on both PHP and MySQL that could be very helpful. Page through them, see which ones make sense to you, then take them home and get yourself set up.

If you're looking for some recommendations, I can point you to the following. . .


MySQL:
MySQL Administrator's Guide and Language Reference (2nd Edition)
Learning MySQL
The Definitive Guide to MySQL 5, Third Edition

PHP:
Learning PHP 5
PHP and MySQL Web Development (4th Edition) (Combo)
Learning PHP and MySQL (Combo)
Beginning PHP and MySQL 5: From Novice to Professional, Second Edition (Combo)


Any one of these books will have entire chapters dedicated to setting up and installing the software. You mentioned that you were a *NIX newbie, so I could recommend Running Linux, which I have a copy of on my desk at work. And, since you mentioned you were looking to use SuSE, SUSE Linux 10.0 Unleashed is a good read. Once you're feeling more comfortable with the topics and administrating Linux, Essential System Administration, Third Edition might be worth a look as well.

bighornsheep

Linux, apache, mysql and php together makes a very good environment for learning, experimenting, and development. Check out this site for detailed information:

http://www.mysql-apache-php.com/

For others reading this thread who's interested but doesnt want to invest the resources and effort with Linux, I recommend:
http://www.wampserver.com/en/