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PHP PHP & Databases with PDO Getting Started With PDO Introductions

Bryan Davidson
Bryan Davidson
4,563 Points
Posted by Bryan Davidson
Bryan Davidson
4,563 Points

How do I get the database files running locally? I have MySQL installed. Do I need SQL Lite? What about the Sakila db?

I think I need a step by step on how to:

  • Install SQLite
  • Install the Sakila Database

I have MySQL installed. I know I can use work spaces, but I am able to get a better handle on things when I run the projects locally and set them up myself. Thanks!

2 Answers

Matt Trask
Matt Trask
10,027 Points
Matt Trask
Matt Trask
10,027 Points

SQLite is basically SQL, just that its a database that you create everytime you run the scripts on the page. So its like a fast acting sql db.

Matt Trask
Matt Trask
10,027 Points
Matt Trask
Matt Trask
10,027 Points

If you have a database built locally, you can export the sql file and migrate it on to the server.

Bryan Davidson
Bryan Davidson
4,563 Points
Bryan Davidson
Bryan Davidson
4,563 Points

Thanks Matt. I ended up creating the Sakila DB in MySQL and using MySQL for the tutorial. I'm not familiar with SQL Lite, but the tutorial worked the same with MySQL.