Connecting to Local MySQL and Remote MySQL in PHP

⭕ Overview
Hello, this is Christian. In this video, I will show you how to work with PHP and connect to both local and remote database systems. We'll use PHPStorm to manage our projects and databases.

First, I'll show you my local project setup in PHPStorm, connected to a local database and a remote server using FTP. The remote server is hosted on Prometheus. Both the local and remote databases have identical structures and data, ensuring consistency across environments.

We begin by exploring the database connections in PHPStorm. You'll see two connections: one to the local database and one to the remote database. Both databases contain the same tables and data, which I'll demonstrate by opening and comparing the content.

Working locally allows you to develop and test your applications without affecting the live server. Once you're satisfied with your local changes, you can transfer your files to the remote server. It's crucial to ensure that your local and remote databases are in sync to avoid discrepancies.

Next, I'll explain the connection methods to these databases. For local connections, the IP address is typically `127.0.0.1` or `localhost`. For remote connections, you'll use the server's IP address or hostname provided by your hosting service.

By following this setup, you'll be able to develop and maintain your PHP applications efficiently, leveraging both local and remote databases for a seamless development workflow.

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⭕ Chapters
0:00 - Introduction

⭕ About me
I am a Web Instructor at Gateway Technical College, an Adjunct Professor at Boston University Metropolitan College, Web Instructor at University of California, Irvine - Division of Continuing Education.

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[lovietech]

Wow! thank you so much for this great information, its really helpful to me, thanks for making it well explanatory and not hiding a single information on the video and not also assuming that we already understand something and you omitting it. What I just got from your video is the last dot that I need to connect all other information I've gather and solve my problem and it really does. Thank you once again

Useful part of the information for me

1. Use base url of the remote database instead of the server IP

2. Connect over VPN

3. I have to add my IP which is the vpn IP to the Remote MySQL on cPanel to make it work

[AajAapkokyaSunaaye]

nice video.
I have a doubt sir. Once I transfer my website from local to live server... is it possible further to continue writing articles in local and transfer to live as n when articles are produced by the writer. ? this is just to upload "perfect" articles on internet ( live server).
pl comment
thanks a lot

[hussainfaizy]

Thank you sir, this is nice video that help my clients probem but few question :
How to use vpn ?
We have to write 3 connections in localhost, db, and remote or specific connectin in each of them ?
thank you.

[hafizimranattari]

how to connect in node js with remote mysql