which sql database am I using & how do I change it?

  • Resolved juliatrops

    (@juliatrops)


    16 years, 6 months ago

    I am updating my blog after about six months of inactivity –

    I installed the newest wp version a few days ago, updated the plugins (some of which wont work because I get the error that I am using php 4) – well,

    I go to my sql database page with my hosting manager, and I now have another wp database – that runs on 5. So I now have a database that is running php4 and one that is running php5.

    I am trying to run Donation Cloud by Zirona, and am not able to have the links appear for the donors, which I understand is an issue with not having php5-curl.

    because of these two errors (not able to upgrade plugins, and the curl error), I assume I am still running wp on the php 4 version – how do I get the wp to go on to the 5 and still keep all my data?

    The only thing I have done right now is backed up both databases.

    I am not sql php savvy so am being very cautious. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
    Thank you
    Julia

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  • Thread Starter juliatrops

    (@juliatrops)

    16 years, 6 months ago

    Hi okay, three last questions – 🙂

    is there anyway I can check to see which version of php is active through my wp files? or is that done strictly with provider.

    is jsp servlets okay to run with php5 or does it matter.

    do I need to create any sort of file extension link with php5 to curl. I can not see it active anywhere with godaddy though their help files say they support it.

    Thankyou!

    edited to add:

    just found this:
    curl
    cURL support enabled
    cURL Information libcurl/7.10.6 OpenSSL/0.9.7a ipv6 zlib/1.2.3

    and I am running php 5.2.5

    esmi

    (@esmi)

    16 years, 6 months ago

    1. You can create and upload a small .php file that, when run, will give you all kinds of server – including your PHP version. All it contains is:

    <?php phpinfo();?>

    Save it as something like tellme.php and upload it to your root folder. Then run it via your browser using http://domain.com/tellme.php. Save the resulting web page on your local machine for future reference and then delete the file from your server (I never like leaving this kind of file in place).

    is jsp servlets okay to run with php5 or does it matter.

    It’s Java so it doesn’t matter.

    do I need to create any sort of file extension link with php5 to curl

    No. It’s either available or it isn’t. The file I mentioned above will tell you if curl is enabled.

    Thread Starter juliatrops

    (@juliatrops)

    16 years, 6 months ago

    yes!!! thank you! I am definitely running 5.2.5
    and yes, definitely curl is enabled.

    cURL support enabled
    cURL Information libcurl/7.10.6 OpenSSL/0.9.7a ipv6 zlib/1.2.3

    Thank you!
    okay, now just need to make a link appear….

    (what if he doesn’t write back? is that expected for wp developers?)

    esmi

    (@esmi)

    16 years, 6 months ago

    what if he doesn’t write back? is that expected for wp developers?

    It varies. If it was a free plugin, then support can be a bit hit and miss but then you have to factor in that many developers create and support plugins in their spare time.

    If it was a custom build and you paid for it, then I’d expect a response in your shoes.

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