How do I create a MySQL Database in the Ensim control panel ?
To add a database (subject to hosting plan resources available) through your Ensim control panel:Ensim will prefix the database name with [yourdomain_com_-_] so if you choose [blob] as your database name, the actual name of the database for use in your website scripts will be [yourdomain_com_-_blog]In brief ...
- Login to your Ensim control panel as usual at:
www.yourdomain.co.uk/admin replacing yourdomain.co.uk with your actual domain name.- From the Dashboard, click on shortcuts
- From the shortcut list, click on MySQL Admin Tool
- From the MYSQL tools, click on Create Database
- In the input box, enter a short name for your database.
The Full reference name to your database will be prefixed with a code based on your domain name.- Click on [Save]
Detailled explanation:
When you load your control panel you should see something resembling the following screen...
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Click the [MySQL Admin Tool] link next to the database icon.
If you do not have a database icon, click the [Services] link in the left navigation panel. Then click the pencil icon in the row labelled [MySQL]
You should then be presented with options to:
- Manage Databases
- List Databases
- Create Database
- Change MySQL Password
If you click List Databases you will see all current MySQL databases for your hosting account...
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Notice the format of the database name which is prefixed with yourdomain_com_-_Click the [Create Database] link. This will show the screen where you can create a database ...
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Type the database name you want into the entry field and click [Save].
This will create your database and take you to the list database screen, where you should see the database you created.
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