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1. etegration1
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   using IP address as DB Hostname not allowed? in the wp-config file? i have a mySQL server running but 2 web servers will serve from the same DB. The web servers are on redudant setup backing up each other.

2. Samuel B
   moderator
   Posted 2 years ago #

   it's allowed if hosting allows it
   I've used the ip on several iPower installs

3. etegration1
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   i get database error. i edited the /etc/hosts on the 2nd web server to have the hostname and ip mapped. did a ping, success. change DB_HOST to hostname, same db error too. ideas?

4. etegration1
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   to be sure, i tested mysql remote connection with username and password, i connect to the mysql remotely. any one?

5. etegration1
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   any clues?

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